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Epigenetic Clock Interpretation

Meaning

Epigenetic Clock Interpretation is the clinical and scientific analysis of the biological age of an individual’s tissues based on specific patterns of DNA methylation. This process involves calculating an “epigenetic age” using validated algorithms, such as the Horvath or PhenoAge clocks, which measure methylation status at particular CpG sites across the genome. The interpretation compares this calculated biological age to the chronological age, yielding an “age acceleration” or “age deceleration” value that serves as a robust biomarker for healthspan and mortality risk. This provides a quantifiable measure of the cumulative impact of genetics, lifestyle, and environment on the aging process.