Epigenetics May Redefine Legal Age Based on Biological Age
Summary
Groundbreaking epigenetic research suggests legal age could soon be redefined based on biological age rather than chronological age, potentially transforming how we understand and apply age-related laws and regulations across various domains.
Key Points
- The distinction between biological and chronological age could have implications for how we understand legal age.
- Recent developments in epigenetics suggest it may soon be possible to accurately calculate a person's biological age.
- When biological age can be accurately measured, legal age could be based on biological rather than chronological age, as biological age better indicates a person's functioning ability.