A newfound blood biomarker may one day predict longevity

Levels of six RNA molecules helped ID older adults most likely to survive two more years

A blue-gloved hand holds a vial of blood while a pipette appears to be drawing a sample out of the vial.

Researchers have discovered that levels of certain RNA molecules in the blood may serve as aging biomarkers and predict survival, though the results need to be confirmed.

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