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Study Reveals Aging, Obesity Impact on Blood Gene Scores

10/11/2025

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A recent study analyzed blood gene expression scores linked to cellular senescence in older Americans.
Scores were higher in older adults, particularly for senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP)–related measures.
The study found sex differences, with women showing elevated scores, and obesity linked to higher senescence.
RNA-based measures may offer insights beyond DNA methylation, and researchers could include health records to study aging disparities.

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A recent study analyzed blood gene expression scores linked to cellular senescence in older Americans.
Scores were higher in older adults, particularly for senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP)–related measures.
The study found sex differences, with women showing elevated scores, and obesity linked to higher senescence.
RNA-based measures may offer insights beyond DNA methylation, and researchers could include health records to study aging disparities.