
The Science of Aging: Why Do We Grow Old, and Can We Slow It Down?
Aging is a universal and inevitable process that affects all living organisms. While we each experience the passage of time and its effects uniquely, the underlying mechanisms of aging have fascinated scientists and philosophers throughout history. As we strive to understand the science of aging, we are confronted with profound questions: Why do we grow old? What biological processes drive aging? And most importantly, can we slow it down or even reverse some aspects of it?