Human tissues show distinct but coordinated structural aging trajectories
Researchers used large-scale human histology data to map structural aging across organs and connect accelerated aging patterns with pathways, genetics and pathology.
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Why it matters
Tissue-level aging maps may help researchers move beyond a single universal aging clock and study organ-specific trajectories.
Beacon take
Promising for measurement and discovery. A biomarker or aging map is not automatically a validated surrogate for longer or healthier life.
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