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Epigenetic Clocks Pass a Real-World Test in Rural West Africa
Epigenetic clocks, biological aging estimates based on DNA methylation patterns, have reportedly been validated in a real-world setting in rural West Africa. The test suggests these aging-measurement tools can work beyond the urban, well-studied populations they were developed on, addressing long-standing concerns about their accuracy across diverse ancestries and environments. The finding is being discussed as a step toward more inclusive aging research.
Why now: New evidence suggests epigenetic aging clocks are reliable in a non-Western, rural population, a notable step for diversity in aging science.
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- Epigenetic Clocks Pass a Real-World Test in Rural West Africa · Bioengineer.org
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