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Audio long read: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?
Elizabeth Quill is a freelance writer based near Washington DC.
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Scientists are amassing evidence that unrepaired or poorly repaired DNA damage underlies many of the hallmarks of ageing. This has led to research into whether boosting DNA repair can keep people healthy for longer.
This is an audio version of our Feature: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?
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