Epigenetic Ageing Clocks: Statistical Methods and Emerging Computational Challenges

Epigenetic ageing clocks: statistical methods and emerging computational challenges

Over the past decade, epigenetic clocks have emerged as powerful machine learning tools, not only to estimate chronological and biological age but also to assess the efficacy of anti-ageing, cellular rejuvenation and disease-preventive interventions. However, many computational and statistical challenges remain that limit our understanding, interpretation and application of epigenetic clocks. Here, we review these computational challenges, focus…

Why The Latest ‘Biological Age’ Tests May Not Be All They’re Cracked Up To Be

We all like to imagine we’re aging well. Now a simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our “biological age.” The post Why The Latest ‘Biological Age’ Tests May Not Be All They’re Cracked Up To Be appeared first on Study Finds.

A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests

A new analysis of data gathered from a small Indigenous population in the Bolivian Amazon suggests some of our basic assumptions about the biological process of aging might be wrong. Inflammation is a natural immune response that protects the body from injury or infection. Scientists have long believed that long-term, low-grade inflammation — also known as “inflammaging” — is a universal hallmark of getting older. But this new data raises the qu…

Is Age Reversible? – Peter Diamandis Sees It As Progress; I’m Not So Sure!

Life Biosciences is developing technology that can re-engineer humans to de-age us and extend lifespans to as much as 150.