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Biomarkers of aging remain elusive as researchers try to slow the biological clock

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Billions of dollars are pouring into longevity biotechs, but measuring success is challenging, given how little is known about the biology of aging.

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Fig. 1: The markers of biological aging.

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May, M. Biomarkers of aging remain elusive as researchers try to slow the biological clock. Nat Med 29, 2673–2676 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02560-9

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