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Understanding Biological Age Through Epigenetics

This chapter explores the assessment of biological age, contrasting traditional methods like telomere length analysis with modern DNA methylation techniques. The speakers discuss the significance of epigenetics and the limitations of current assessments, advocating for a more comprehensive, multi-omics approach. Advancements in biological age measurement, including the development of a new clock leveraging extensive biodata, are highlighted for their potential impact on personal health and research applications.

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