Scientists develop an inflammatory ageing CLOCK to predict frailty

An inflammatory ageing clock can predict how strong your immune system is and when you'll become frail by analysing your blood, according to its developers. The AI-driven device can diagnose life-threatening illness years before any symptoms begin to develop, allow for early treatment and improved recovery. The system can also determine frailty levels in old age seven years in advance, say researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California. The US team analysed blood samples from 1,001 individuals aged eight to 96 years as part of a project called '1000 Immunomes', to create a prediction score. It's even more accurate than the number of candles on your birthday cake, say scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine, who also worked on its development, as it is based on blood-borne proteins that drive chronic inflammation.