Classification for longevity potential: the use of novel biomarkers

• Main Authors: Marian Beekman (Author), Hae-Won Uh (Author), Diana Van Heemst (Author), Manfred Wuhrer (Author), L. Renee Ruhaak (Author), Vanessa Gonzalez-Covarrubias (Author), Thomas Hankemeier (Author), Jeanine J. Houwing-Duistermaat (Author), P. Eline Slagboom (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: In older people chronological age may not be the best predictor of residual lifespan and mortality, because with age the heterogeneity in health is increasing. Biomarkers for biological age and residual lifespan are being developed to predict disease and mortality better at an individual...