The science of staying young

While countless supplements and products promise to reverse aging without scientific proof, the real secret to defying age may be found in the study of epigenetics. This field of study explores how our behaviours and environment can lead to changes that influence how our genes function. Dr Anne Hahn from the Zuryn laboratory has recently discovered a mechanism in the DNA of genes that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited. The findings offer a promising therapeutic avenue to stop the onset of heritable and age-related diseases. In this informative interview Dr Hahn explains:Why the old belief that DNA mutations inevitably lead to disease might not be trueThe important part mitochondria play in cell ageingThe lifestyle factors the can influence our genetic make-upWhy epigenetic modification is important in age-related diseasesRelated Resources Cell protein discovery points to healthier ageing