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Category: Longevity Literacy Project

Ancient clock
An accepted manuscript in the Journals of Gerontology has described how a third-generation epigenetic clock is a predictor  of future frailty. Are epigenetic and physiological metrics connected? This paper begins with an examination of two different methods of measuring aging processes. The first is the well-known epigenetic clocks, and this paper lists several, including the...
Heart diagnostics
Research published in Heliyon has outlined the effects of F-Klb, a signaling molecule receptor that is released under metabolic stress, on the hearts of diabetic patients. Check out Cardio Diagnostics to learn more about their test kits. A protector that loses its effectiveness Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a regulator of metabolism that is...
Elderly eye
An accepted manuscript in eLife Sciences has described eyeAge, a new clock that uses deep learning to analyze the eye in detail in order to predict chronological age and age acceleration. Check out Biostarks to learn more about their test kits. Retinal signs of aging This project was developed with the knowledge that fundus imagery, which...
Sleep apnea
A study published in Heliyon has explained a relationship between sleep apnea and an increase of inflammatory factors in the mouth that are connected to the gum disease peridontitis. Check out Biostarks to learn more about their test kits. Connected dangers This paper begins with a discussion of peridontitis, which is caused by infection with...
Fitness watch
A new biomarker for measuring biological aging based on physical fitness has been published in Aging, and it has been found to be useful in predicting health issues. Check out Biostarks to learn more about their test kits. A clock with a different purpose Epigenetic Clocks - What are they?An epigenetic clock is a biochemical...
Coinbase logo
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, has announced his intention to sell 2% of his Coinbase stock and invest the funds into innovative longevity research in a move that could see ~$54 million put towards the advancement of longevity science. Visit the VitaDAO website to learn how you can get involved. Armstrong’s decision echoes that of other...