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Ancient Viruses in Your DNA May Predict How Fast You Age, Study Finds


Scientists have created the "Retro-Age" clock using ancient viral DNA markers to predict biological age, offering new insights into aging. This discovery could lead to novel anti-aging therapies. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, in collaboration with the epigenetics company TruDiagnostic, h

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