Learn more about VUSNAPS BioAge studies!

We are excited to be expanding the study to learn more about how the aging experiences you told us about relate to biological aging – that is, how your cells are aging.​

This study is separate from the VUSNAPS survey and is called the VUSNAPS BioAge Study. There are two components to this study:

1. We are collecting cheek swabs to measure marks on your DNA known as methylation as a method for calculating the rate at which your body is aging relative to the passing of time.
2. We are collecting blood samples to measure markers of inflammation, stress response, nutrient signaling, kidney function, and metabolism that change as you age.