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The “Clock” That Can Predict Death | Dr. Steve Horvath

Oct 05, 202421 min
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Steve Horvath is a German–American aging researcher, geneticist, and biostatistician. He is a professor at the University of California Los Angeles known for developing the Horvath aging clock, which is a highly accurate molecular biomarker of aging. Having a clock that’s able to predict age is incredibly important for longevity research and begets important philosophical questions that we discuss in this episode. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Steve Horvath.


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