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The role of mitochondria in aging

A snippet from an animation looking at the mechanisms of aging.

Author:
Fiona Day
Published On:
Sep 2023
Updated On:
Jun 2026
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As we age, mitochondria produce more toxic products called reactive oxygen species (ROS) which accumulate and contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction. The outer layer of mitochondria becomes weak and the contents begin to leak out, leading to further impairment and stress.

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