What Epigenetics Can Tell Us About Aging
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Professor Steve Horvath unpacks the science of epigenetic clocks, revealing how DNA methylation can precisely predict biological age and uncover aging disparities. He explores the powerful potential for personalized interventions, disease prevention, and unlocking the secrets of longevity.
About the episode:
In this episode, Professor Steve Horvath, an influential biostatistics and human genetics researcher, dives into the revolutionary world of epigenetic clocks. He explains how he uses DNA methylation data to develop clocks that offer unprecedented precision in predicting both chronological and biological age. Prof. Horvath also discusses how epigenetic clocks can reveal significant disparities between an individual's biological and chronological age, influenced by factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environment. The episode explores epigenetic clocks’ far-reaching implications for targeted interventions, disease prevention, longevity, and our understanding of core aging processes.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
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