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Epimorphy Sells "My DNAge" Biological Age Kit

02-Aug-2017

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Based on an epigenetic clock origianlly developed by Steve Horvath in 2013.

Biomarker measures analyses methylation levels at more than 2,000 CpG sites.

Proportion of chromosomes that are methylated increases with age.

Epimorphy is the direct to consumer (DTC) company of Zymo Research.

Urine or blood test kit costs USD$299.

Not yet FDA-approved, so the company cannot provide any health-related information.

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Steve Horvath

Professor of Human Genetics & Biostatistics at UCLA

Zymo Research

Manufacturer of molecular biology research tools.

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Biological Age