biomarker
noun
bio·mark·er
ˈbī-ō-ˌmär-kər 
: a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator (such as a metabolite) of a process, event, or condition (such as aging, disease, or oil formation)
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In developing endocrine drugs, there are established outcomes to measure in trials, such as glucose and insulin levels, whereas for neurodegenerative conditions, there’s still ongoing research on better biomarkers to measure disease, Cohen said.
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Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 10 July 2024
People who score higher on measures of gratitude have been found to have better biomarkers for cardiovascular function, immune system inflammation and cholesterol.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Comparing test results from October 2023 with March 2024, Alex showed considerable improvement on several crucial biomarkers.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Optimize by Equinox Equinox has been luxury since the beginning and now the company offers a $40,000 per year longevity program called Optimize by Equinox, which includes biomarker testing through Dr. Mark Hyman’s company Function Health and one-on-one training.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 10 July 2024
People who score higher on measures of gratitude have been found to have better biomarkers for cardiovascular function, immune system inflammation and cholesterol.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Comparing test results from October 2023 with March 2024, Alex showed considerable improvement on several crucial biomarkers.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Optimize by Equinox Equinox has been luxury since the beginning and now the company offers a $40,000 per year longevity program called Optimize by Equinox, which includes biomarker testing through Dr. Mark Hyman’s company Function Health and one-on-one training.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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biomarker
noun
bio·mark·er
ˈbī-ō-ˌmär-kər
: a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator (as a biochemical metabolite in the body) of a process, event, or condition (as aging, disease, or exposure to a toxic substance)
age-related biomarkers of disease and degenerative change—Janet Raloff
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