Chi Longevity Epigenetic Clock. What is it, and why is it important?
Thank You, Dr. Naras Lapsys (PhD), for sharing his insights on the next clock in our biological series, which is called the Epigenetic Clock.
Think of the Epigenetic Clock as a tracker that follows changes in your DNA methylation patterns. For example, methylation of the DNA sequence of a gene may turn the gene off so it does not make a protein. Changes in the methylation patterns of genes or proteins can affect a person’s risk of developing a disease, such as cancer. So, it is easy to understand why testing for any changes in your DNA methylation patterns is important.
Some methylation markers are inherited from our parents, while others are influenced by our lifestyle and the environment. As we age, the location of these markers fluctuates, contributing to cellular aging and increasing the risk of developing age-related diseases.
Chi Longevity compares these changes in markers to age-matched individuals. This helps the us to see if your methylation patterns look more like someone younger or older than your chronological age. We can assess the degree to which certain genes are expressed (functionally active) or silenced (functionally inactive). By studying this, the specialists better understand your genes and other factors that affect how you age.
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