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DNA clock predicted remaining lifespan in zebra finches
A longitudinal study of 50 captive adults linked faster increases in DNA-based age to shorter lifespans.A longitudinal study of 50 captive adults linked faster increases in DNA-based age to shorter lifespans.
Cohort studyBiomarkers
Who was studied50 captive adult zebra finches, until natural death
What changedA DNA-based clock successfully predicted how long zebra finches would live after sampling
The catchThe clocks were developed using only 50 captive adult zebra finches