Epigenetic Clocks as Age Predictors: Their History, Strengths, and Limitations

By Max Cerquetti wrzesień 08, 2021 | chAge chronological age DNA methylation DNAm eAge epigenetic age Epigenetic Clock Horvath clock

We know only too well that old age is the main risk factor for cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. Frustratingly, advances in aging research were delayed for many years due to the poor reliability of tools used in predicting the rate of patients’ biological aging. To better understand the aging...