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Understanding the Process: Why do cells start aging when their copies are perfect?

The idea of perfectly copied cells is a widespread misconception, as scientific research shows cellular replication is a process prone to accumulating imperfections over a lifetime. This leads to the fundamental question: **why do cells start aging when their copies are perfect?** The reality is that the flaws and damage that build up with each division, and over time from environmental stresses, are the root cause of the aging process.