Genetic study links proteomic aging clock to longevity and disease
A preprint on medRxiv with 38,865 UK Biobank participants identified 27 genetic loci linked to proteomic age gap, a biological measure of aging, and a strong genetic correlation with longevity.
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What the research shows
This study is a genome-wide association analysis of 38,865 UK Biobank participants. The researchers identified 27 loci, which are regions of the genome, linked to proteomic age gap, a measure that compares age estimated from blood proteins with chronological age. According to the preprint, the genetic correlation with longevity was strong. The authors suggest that biological measures of aging, longevity and age-related diseases may share common genetic roots.
The result comes from a preprint posted on medRxiv that has not yet undergone peer review. This means the findings may change after other experts evaluate them. Genetic association studies show patterns between genes and traits but do not prove cause and effect, and lifestyle and environment remain important. Readers should be cautious about how far these data apply to an individual's health.
What it means
The finding suggests that genetic factors may be linked to biological aging, longevity and age-related diseases alike. It is still unknown which biological pathways explain these links, and whether they hold up in other populations after peer review.
How to read it with care
This result does not replace a medical consultation. Anyone considering changes to diet, supplements or treatment should talk to a doctor or another qualified health professional.