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How do 'aging clocks' work?

Scientists use 'aging clocks' to estimate a person's biological age, which can differ from their chronological age. These clocks analyse specific markers in blood samples, like DNA methylation patterns, to gauge the body's wear and tear. In the story, researchers used six different clocks to measure the drug's effect on patients' biological age.

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