Aging Clock

An aging clock is a scientific method used to estimate how old a person's body is from biological markers, rather than their chronological age. By analyzing specific molecules like DNA methylation patterns, researchers can assess the biological changes that occur with aging. This helps determine an individual's overall health status and risk for age-related diseases. Aging clocks serve as tools for studying aging processes, evaluating interventions, and potentially predicting health outcomes, providing a more precise measure of aging than simply counting years.