Refining Epigenetic Clock
This new paper, written by a team of researchers including Professor Steve Horvath who was the inventor of the epigenetic timer, describes an improved version [1]. His epigenetic clock, which he developed originally, measures the age of an individual by looking at DNA patterns of methylation. These patterns are closely correlated with actual age with a margin error of two years.
Since the first clock was created, the process of measuring aging and the way it is done has been refined. It is considered to be the gold standard in terms of aging markers, due to its reliability as a method for determining biological age.
It is important to differentiate between chronological and biological age. While chronological age can be linked to our likelihood of developing age-related illnesses and dying, there are differences. The susceptibility of individuals with the same chronological age to age-related diseases may differ.
Source:
https://www.leafscience.org/refining-the-epigenetic-clock/
