CU Cancer Center

The Mosaic Within: How Our Cells Reveal Health and Aging Clues

Written by Knowable Magazine | January 09, 2025

Every human body is a mosaic of cells, each with unique genetic mutations that accumulate over a lifetime. CU Cancer Center's Deputy Director James DeGregori, PhD, highlights how studying these mutations can uncover vital clues about cancer, aging, and the mechanisms that keep our tissues healthy.