Aging: The Scratches on the Disc of Life

Aging can be likened to scratches on a digital disc, where the original information remains intact but becomes difficult to access. Just as CDs and DVDs store information in a digital format that is resilient yet not self-correcting, DNA carries crucial genetic information represented by four chemical components. While physical records can become permanently damaged, making them unplayable, the underlying genetic code largely remains functional despite the passage of time in our bodies. The challenge lies in our ability to read this information effectively as we age.