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New gene activity tool measures biological age of cells and screens aging-related compounds

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have developed a new tool that estimates a cell's biological age by analyzing its gene activity. In an article published in the journal Advanced Science, they also demonstrate how the tool can be used to identify substances that influence...

New gene activity tool measures biological age of cells and screens aging-related compounds
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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have developed a new tool that estimates a cell's biological age by analyzing its gene activity. In an article published in the journal Advanced Science, they also demonstrate how the tool can be used to identify substances that influence cellular aging.

Originally published at Phys.org

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