Researchers are increasingly developing biological age meters, also known as ‘aging clocks’. These tools attempt to determine how quickly the body is ageing by analysing various biological data. Yet it remains unclear how well these measurements reflect the actual effects of rejuvenation therapies.
A new approach combines data from different sources, such as genes, proteins and metabolites. This gives a more complete picture of the ageing process, rather than relying on a single type of information. This method is called multi-omics and can potentially determine more reliably how the body is doing.
However, the problem remains that there is still no clear link between the measured values and the actual biological age. It is also difficult to say with certainty whether a treatment assessed using this clock truly has rejuvenating effects. Lifespan research remains necessary to confirm claims.
For people who are consciously focused on healthy ageing, this is important news. It shows that scientists are working on better ways to measure ageing, but that further steps are needed before these techniques are truly useful in practice.
Source: Reason
