Test Detects Molecular Marker Of Aging In Humans
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 11:21
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have shown that a key protein called p16INK4a is present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and with certain behaviors such as tobacco use and physical inactivity, which are known to accelerate the aging process.
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