Exploring Epigenetic Ageing Using Direct Methylome Sequencing

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Advances in nanopore sequencing have opened new avenues for studying DNA methylation at single-base resolution, yet their application in epigenetic ageing research remains underdeveloped. <b>Methods</b>: We present a novel framework that leverages the unique capabilities of nanopore sequencing to profile and interpret age-associated methylation patterns in native DNA. <b>Results</b>: Unlike conventional array-based approaches, long reads sequencing captures full CpG context, accommodates diverse and repetitive genomic regions, removes bisulfite conversion steps, and is compatible to the latest reference genome. <b>Conclusions</b>: This work establishes nanopore sequencing as a powerful tool for next-generation epigenetic ageing studies, offering a scalable and biologically rich platform for anti-ageing interventions monitoring and longitudinal ageing studies.