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Stem cell biologist here. Note that different cell types have different epigenetics. Most of these studies are looking at white blood cells. Effects on these ce
by Metacelsus 5y ago
Stem cell biologist here. Note that different cell types have different epigenetics. Most of these studies are looking at white blood cells. Effects on these cells may be different from elsewhere (brain, muscle, etc.)
- kkoncevicius 5y agoThe epigenetic clock by one of the people quoted in the article - S. Horvath, is notable for working across different tissues, with a few exceptions like germ cells.