From epigenetics to proteomics and physical activity
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is the science that studies the mechanisms that regulate gene expression. It is responsible for establishing relationships between the genetic influences of our ancestors and the environment around us.
Epigenome analysis provides valuable information about an individual’s health status, disease susceptibility and potential response to certain treatments. It also allows the identification of personalized biomarkers based on the epigenetic profile of each individual.
Epigenetic Clocks
Epigenetic clocks are precise tools capable of estimating a person’s biological age. They stand out for their power to predict alterations in health related to healthy aging.
Its accuracy.
Epigenetic age is related to life expectancy, mortality risk and morbidity. Accelerated epigenetic aging rates have also been obtained in patients with different morbidities.
The Omic Translation
The ETERNA team has done omics translation, bringing the power of epigenetics to much more affordable everyday devices such as blood tests (proteomics) and smartwatches.
By implementing machine learning algorithms, different panels of variables capable of predicting epigenetic age with high accuracy were identified.