Hypermetabolism (IMAGE)
Caption
Mitochondrial defects caused by rare genetic mutations cause human cells to increase their metabolism. Though that helps short-term survival, it comes at a high cost: a dramatic increase in the rate at which the cells age. Hypermetabolism also may be a key reason why most cells deteriorate as everyone gets older.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Martin Picard)
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