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Biological Age Test Gives Two Sisters Surprising Results
Original: For Two Sisters, a "Biological Age Test" Measured More Than Their DNA https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/science/truage-
The New York Times reports on two sisters who took a TruAge biological age test, a product claiming to measure how quickly a person is aging based on DNA methylation rather than chronological age. Their results reportedly revealed differences beyond their genetics, raising questions about what such epigenetic tests can and cannot tell people about their health.
Why now: Growing public interest in commercial biological age and longevity testing is driving attention to real-world examples of its results.
Evidence
- For Two Sisters, a "Biological Age Test" Measured More Than Their DNA https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/science/truage-biological-age-test-genetics-sisters.html # Science # Health # Genetics · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 3
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