The phrase "epigenetic clock" refers to a biological tool that estimates a person's age by studying chemical changes in their DNA. It helps scientists understand how our environment and lifestyle affect the aging process at a molecular level.
Sentences with «epigenetic clock»
Co-author Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., M.P.H, Director, Musculoskeletal Research Center and Senior Scientist at Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research said, «We calculated the epigenetic aging rate for each person using a previously described epigenetic clock method. (sciencedaily.com)
Epigenetic clocks indicate that the offspring are about five years younger biologically than other people of the same chronological age. (sciencenews.org)
The most accurate epigenetic clock looks at 353 methylation sites out of millions on our chromosomes. (washingtonpost.com)