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We developed XAI-AGE, an explainable AI model that accurately predicts biological age using DNA methylation. This model not only predicts age but also reveals key biological processes driving aging.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Bioinformatics
Artificial Intelligence

Background:

Aging is linked to accumulating damage and chronic diseases.
Epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation play a role in aging.
Current epigenetic clocks predict biological age but lack interpretability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, explainable deep neural network model (XAI-AGE) for accurate biological age prediction.
To enhance understanding of the biological processes governing aging.
To provide biologically meaningful insights from age prediction models.

Main Methods:

Developed XAI-AGE, a biologically informed, explainable deep neural network.
Applied the model across multiple tissue types for age prediction.
Compared XAI-AGE performance against existing age prediction models.

Main Results:

XAI-AGE accurately predicts biological age across various tissues.
The model outperforms first-generation epigenetic predictors.
XAI-AGE achieves performance comparable to current deep learning models.
The model allows inference of biologically meaningful insights into aging processes.

Conclusions:

XAI-AGE offers a powerful tool for accurate and interpretable biological age prediction.
The model advances our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying aging.
Explainable AI holds significant potential for future gerontological research.