The
geroscience
hypothesis
proposes
that
therapy
to
slow
or
reverse
molecular
changes
occur
with
aging
can
delay
prevent
multiple
chronic
diseases
and
extend
healthy
lifespan
Abstract
Advanced
age
is
the
main
common
risk
factor
for
cancer,
cardiovascular
disease
and
neurodegeneration.
Yet,
more
known
about
molecular
basis
of
any
these
groups
diseases
than
changes
that
accompany
ageing
itself.
Progress
in
research
was
slow
because
tools
predicting
whether
someone
aged
slowly
or
fast
(biological
age)
were
unreliable.
To
understand
as
a
to
develop
interventions,
field
needed
quantitative
measure;
clock
biological
age.
Over
past
decade,
number
predictors
utilising
DNA
methylation
have
been
developed,
referred
epigenetic
clocks.
While
they
appear
estimate
age,
it
remains
unclear
used
train
clocks
are
reflection
other
underlying
cellular
processes,
itself
involved
process.
The
precise
aspects
capture
remain
hidden
seem
vary
between
predictors.
Nonetheless,
use
has
opened
door
towards
studying
quantitatively,
new
applications,
such
forensics,
frequently.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
range
available,
their
strengths
weaknesses,
applicability
various
scientific
queries.
The
geroscience
hypothesis
proposes
that
therapy
to
slow
or
reverse
molecular
changes
occur
with
aging
can
delay
prevent
multiple
chronic
diseases
and
extend
healthy
lifespan