Researchers from New York-based company Tally Health have published new research that found its CheekAge swab test can predict a host of mortality factors and ‘epigenic clocks’. The study, published ...

We all carry a unique genetic code, and certain variations, called mutations, can increase the risk of developing cancer. Traditionally, doctors relied on family history to assess cancer risk. But AI ...

A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. The test tracks what are known as ...

I analysed how easy it was to do the swab and how the results were presented (Brittany Miller/The Independent) An increased curiosity around family history has led to a rise in the popularity of ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images. Scientists have long known ...