Genetics of aging

Genes are bits of information inside your cells that tell your body how to grow and function. When it comes to aging, some of the genes in your body can affect how quickly you grow older. For instance, some genes can make you mature faster than usual and have short lifespans, while others can make you look and feel younger for longer. The different kinds of genes that affect aging also affect other parts of our bodies, like our hair and skin. So, if you have different kinds of genes, it could mean that you look and feel differently as you get older.