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A noninvasive cheek swab test could help predict aging, risk of death

October 8, 2024

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Researchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images.

Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices.
Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict mortality by analyzing epigenetic changes in cheek cells.
In their recent study, researchers found that CheekAge can accurately assess mortality risk,…

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