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Aging, Kaku asserts, is a natural consequence of the gradual buildup of molecular errors. These errors accumulate in our DNA and proteins over time, ultimately resulting in tissue deterioration and organ failure. The good news? Scientists are beginning to grasp the biology behind aging, revealing that if we can rectify these errors at the cellular level, we could potentially halt, or even reverse, the aging process altogether. Some organisms, such as the Hydra—a creature capable of indefinite regeneration—already display this ability to repair cellular damage, leading researchers to contemplate whether humans could unlock similar regenerative potentials.