3min chapter

The Joy of Why cover image

Why Do We Get Old, and Can Aging Be Reversed?

The Joy of Why

CHAPTER

Cell Enemies - What Are They Secreting?

The older the tissue, the more sinescent cells are present. They secrete a large number of molecules that have biological activity outside the cell. These can call immune cells to the site where they are and cause neighboring cells to fail to function. Chronic inflammation is also a great risk for developing age related cancer.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode