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A 209‐Site DNA Methylation Predictor of Chronological Age Evaluated Under Empirical and Random Missingness

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 02 Nov 2026, 00:26

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

A 209‑CpG model predicted chronological age and was tested with missing methylation data.

A 209‐Site DNA Methylation Predictor of Chronological Age Evaluated Under Empirical and Random Missingness
Key Takeaways
  • The model is based on 209 CpG sites from DNA methylation.
  • Performance was tested under empirical and random missingness scenarios.
  • Acceptable accuracy was found but imputation has not established causality.
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