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Blood-based aging clocks tested in 18,476 people

Researchers built aging and mortality clocks from blood molecules, using a machine-learning ensemble to flag risk at every stage of life; your birthday cake stays out of it.

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Published 8:07 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Science | AAAS: “Metabolomic aging and mortality clocks based on ensemble learning identify systemic aging risk across the human life span in 18,476 individuals”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:07 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock.

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Science | AAASMetabolomic aging and mortality clocks based on ensemble learning identify systemic aging risk across the human life span in 18,476 individuals

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA study in Science used blood chemistry from 18,476 people to build aging clocks that estimate your biological age and your risk of dying early.

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