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World Service,2 mins

What happens to our body when we age?

The Inquiry

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Ageing is an accumulation of molecular changes and damage that gradually spreads throughout the body - and it all starts sooner than you think. Kaare Christensen from the University of Southern Denmark explains the process. Photo: Man inspecting his face for wrinkles Credit: Getty Images

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