Episode 402
Age related diseases associated with 'biological age'
A molecular signature in blood informs of the risk of developing age related diseases.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 14, 20154m 20s
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Show Notes
Early intervention is likely to be critical for preventing many age-related diseases; but detecting these diseases at a sufficiently early stage to make a difference is often problematic. Now this may be about to change, because scientists in the UK have identified a molecular signature present in our cells that corresponds to our biological age - in other words, how well "lived in" our bodies are. Joanna Kerr spoke with researcher James Timmons to hear how it works... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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alzheimerbloodagemarkerdiseasegenes