Epigenetic age clocks

FoundationalDiscussed but contested· every few years

What it measures

An estimate of biological age or pace of aging from DNA methylation patterns.

Why it's discussed for longevity

A popular area of longevity research and consumer testing.

Discussed but contested

Estimates vary between labs and even within a day and have no agreed clinical thresholds, so results are exploratory.

Source: Nature Communications (review)
Epigenetic age clocks: what it measures and why it's discussed for longevity · Cellar