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=== Key Aspects of Biological Age === | === Key Aspects of Biological Age === | ||
# '''Biomarkers:''' BA is typically determined by analyzing a range of biomarkers. These can include genetic markers, epigenetic alterations, cellular senescence, telomere length, metabolic markers, and more. The specific biomarkers chosen depend on the method of estimation and the focus of the study. | # '''Biomarkers:''' BA is typically determined by analyzing a range of biomarkers. These can include genetic markers, [[Epigenetic Alterations|epigenetic alterations]], [[Cellular Senescence|cellular senescence]], [[Telomere Attrition|telomere length]], metabolic markers, and more. The specific biomarkers chosen depend on the method of estimation and the focus of the study. | ||
# '''Health and Functionality:''' BA reflects the functional state of an individual's organs and systems. A lower BA compared to CA might indicate better health and lower risk for age-related diseases, whereas a higher BA suggests accelerated aging and potentially increased health risks. | # '''Health and Functionality:''' BA reflects the functional state of an individual's organs and systems. A lower BA compared to CA might indicate better health and lower risk for [[Age-Related Diseases|age-related diseases]], whereas a higher BA suggests accelerated aging and potentially increased health risks. | ||
# '''Variability:''' Unlike CA, which is uniform and progresses at a constant rate (one year per year), BA can vary significantly between individuals. Factors such as lifestyle, genetics, environment, and disease can influence the rate at which a person's biological systems age. | # '''Variability:''' Unlike CA, which is uniform and progresses at a constant rate (one year per year), BA can vary significantly between individuals. Factors such as lifestyle, genetics, environment, and disease can influence the rate at which a person's biological systems age. | ||