So if the epigenetic clocks in our DNA are just measuring aging, not causing it, then much of our anti-aging remedies might be akin to treating a fever without addressing the underlying cause - which seems to be permanent DNA mutations that accumulate over time. A study of 9000 found that when DNA gets damaged, it doesn't just affect one spot - it actually causes changes across thousands of base pairs.<p>credit to @IterIntellectus for pointing this out