SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 17, 2026Nautilus

A Peek Inside the Black Box of Epigenetic Clocks

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Researchers analyzed DNA methylation patterns in 3,000+ people to decode epigenetic clocks, linking them to gene expression pathways like immunity and metabolism. Their new tool, TAGS, improves biological age predictions for heart disease, diabetes, and mortality.

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