David Sinclair· PhD
While many epigenetic clocks use blood methylation, cheek swabs are far more convenient and non-invasive
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The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
While many epigenetic clocks use blood methylation, cheek swabs are far more convenient and non-invasive
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They can etimate your bio-age and health based on a cheek swab sent in the mail
The clock was derived from cheek swab DNA from a large, diverse population of more than 8000 adults...
Buccal tissue was chosen because cheek swabs are painless, easy to collect, and can be performed in a home setting.