March 2019 PMID 30419258

The role of DNA methylation in epigenetics of aging.

Archana Unnikrishnan, Willard M Freeman, Jordan Jackson, Jonathan D Wren, Hunter Porter, Arlan Richardson

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Peak: 6 in Feb 2021

across 3 sources since Oct 2019

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Overall, the social discussions reflect a strong interest and moderate engagement with research on DNA methylation and aging, exemplified by posts affirming its established role and sharing related links. The tone is informative and supportive, indicating that the community views this research as impactful but still within the realm of ongoing scientific conversation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of DNA methylation in aging, with some explicitly calling it a well-established hallmark.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, as they reference articles, share links, and discuss specific aspects of methylation and aging.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some depth in engagement, with users citing research, sharing media, and remarking on implications, but some comments are brief or mostly sharing links.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions recognize the potential significance of DNA methylation research for understanding aging, though they mainly circulate existing knowledge and shared resources.

Abstract in brief

Recent research shows that DNA methylation, a key epigenetic mechanism, is involved in aging, with epigenetic clocks providing accurate age predictions and correlating with mortality risk.
Only a small portion (about 2%) of CpG sites in the genome change with age, but this still involves millions of specific cytosines, and some non-CpG sites also show age-related changes.
Studies on anti-aging treatments like caloric restriction and rapamycin show these interventions can slow down or reverse some DNA methylation changes associated with aging, highlighting a potential role of methylation in the aging process.]

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Eugene

@eugediana · X

@tomchapin @jpsenescence "...DNA methylation, it’s a well-established hallmark of aging." following the link though: https://t.co/jXrbDIDlIE https://t.co/cK1wiHGT3D

Apr 29, 2023 · 1 like · 224 followers View post →

Lifespan News

@LifespanNews · X

Previously, on X10: #DNA methylation in #aging https://t.co/tAIqEGuhOE

Feb 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 22,344 followers View post →

Asclepius

@dd414a1d9b59447 · X

RT @LifespanIO: Previously, on X10: #DNA methylation and #aging https://t.co/tAIqEGuhOE

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 share · 2,273 followers View post →

Lifespan News

@LifespanNews · X

Previously, on X10: #DNA methylation and #aging https://t.co/tAIqEGuhOE

Feb 16, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 22,344 followers View post →

H+ Bot

@HplusBot · X

Check out "The changing tones of your DNA (X10 on DNA methylation)" at: https://t.co/NsQlBzpf9m

Feb 5, 2021 · 187 followers View post →

H+ Bot

@HplusBot · X

Check out "The changing tones of your DNA (X10 on DNA methylation)" at: https://t.co/NsQlBzpf9m

Feb 4, 2021 · 187 followers View post →

JS Arcand

@js_arcand · X

@YvanDutil @quocdngu @c_pdesrosiers @LussiD ou même épigénétique !!! https://t.co/YKqbRMGXWV

Jan 28, 2021 · 643 followers View post →

無敵光線尊厳

@Orbyne · X

RT @mike_lustgarten: The role of DNA methylation in epigenetics of aging. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hhfaArZBwa

Oct 22, 2019 · 2 shares · 36 followers View post →

Mike Lustgarten, PhD

@mike_lustgarten · X

The role of DNA methylation in epigenetics of aging. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hhfaArZBwa

Oct 19, 2019 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 9,729 followers View post →