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DNA methylation clock
Last discussed Apr 16, 2026
Biological aging measurement test that analyzes methylation patterns in DNA to determine biological age versus chronological age.
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AI Just Compressed 160 Years of Aging Research — Here's What They Found | Dr. David Sinclair
David Sinclair · Apr 16, 2026
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Used for: Measuring biological aging rate and tracking intervention effects
Praised: Developed by Steve Horvath, people with slower clocks tend to live longer and...
vs: Association never conclusive in science, but good correlation with longevity
"You can measure the rate of aging by looking at how these methyls change over time. It's called a DNA methylation clock if you want to look it up. I would say that there's not one clock to rule them all."
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