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Ancient Viruses in Your DNA May Predict How Fast You Age, Study Finds

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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and TruDiagnostic have identified DNA markers from retroelements that act as accurate epigenetic clocks, predicting biological age and potentially influencing aging. The study suggests that retroelements may be fundamental to aging and could inform new treatments for age-related diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.com

Scientists have created the “Retro-Age” clock using ancient viral DOI: 10.1111/acel.14288

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