Nature aging

The X-Age Project to build a biological age clock for Chinese people

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Abstract

The X-Age Project aims to develop a comprehensive aging evaluation system tailored to the Chinese population.

  • The project seeks to identify robust biomarkers associated with biological age.
  • Composite aging clocks will be constructed to reflect the physiological and molecular state of individuals.
  • Cohort recruitment and standardized sample collection are key components of the initiative.
  • Multimodal data acquisition will support the development of aging models.
  • The integration of interdisciplinary expertise may enhance understanding of aging complexity and heterogeneity.

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