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How does aging affect cells' ability to repair their DNA?
 In each moment, DNA, the genetic material in our cells, is damaged by internal and external toxins. Luckily, our bodies have developed intricate repair systems that maintain the integrity of this code and of our cells and their function. Over time, however, our DNA repair systems falter. Some scientists believe that the accumulation of uncorrected DNA damage over years is a major cause of aging.
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