Molecular biology/Biological Pathogens

In recent years a lot of controversy has come to the anti-aging scene regarding the possibility that much of the aging process is relating to the damage caused by biological pathogens e.g. intracellular and extracellular bacteria, fungi and viruses and the bodies program to gracefully and altruistically try to destroy and shut itself down in response to chronic infection. While the issue divides the life extension community with some believing most of aging is caused by biological pathogens and others believing that it isn't we lean towards the view that most aging is actually caused by biological pathogens.

Having said that even if it isn't we would like to say that a non-zero percentage of the aging process is caused by them and we aim to stop and reverse all damage that occurs at this level. This view should be compatible with having a "neutral point of view" NPOV

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