New insights into methods to measure biological age
Author Information
Author(s): Mathur Aanchal, Taurin Sebastien, Alshammary Sfoug
Primary Institution: Department of Molecular Medicine, Princess Al Jawhara Center, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
Hypothesis
There is no consensus on the best methods to measure biological age, and different methods may yield different results.
Conclusion
The new methods offer more accurate and reliable estimates of biological age and open new avenues for understanding and modulating the aging process.
Supporting Evidence
- Biological age reflects the physiological state of an individual rather than the chronological time since birth.
- Different methods to measure biological age may yield different results.
- The review includes 140 relevant pieces of literature out of 33,000 articles.
Takeaway
This study looks at different ways to measure how old our bodies really are, not just by counting years but by looking at how our cells and genes change over time.
Methodology
A comprehensive literature search was performed using MEDLINE/Pubmed and Google Scholar, filtering articles based on relevance to the review.
Limitations
The methods discussed are influenced by various external factors such as environment, lifestyle, and genetics, making them not entirely accurate.
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