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www.nature.com
3 months ago
Science

Pregnancy Increases Biological Age, but Giving Birth Changes it Back

Pregnancy leads to changes in DNA chemical markers similar to ageing but reverts a few months post-birth.
Methyl groups on DNA, part of the epigenome, can reflect biological age and impact health predictions. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 months ago
Health

Looking to rewind the aging clock - Harvard Gazette

Researchers at Harvard developed an epigenetic clock to predict biological age accurately.
The new model distinguishes between changes that accelerate and counteract aging, aiding in assessing anti-aging interventions. [ more ]
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