Do donated organs age based on the donor’s age or do they adjust to the age of the new body?
In: Biology
Donated organs have the same age as the donor, but they should function overall better in a younger body.
If you’re a teen in need of a kidney from a 30 year old, you’ll have it be 30, while the rest of you is 16, 17, or any age in the teens. (Considering this example)
You’ll still be healthier than a 30 year old, which is the thing to consider.
Also, since it’s not your DNA, your body won’t repair it as well, meaning it can’t repair it back to your age.
It’s just another part of you, with a different age, it stays the same, and you stay the same.
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