A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth

A unique competition called the "Younger" contest has launched, challenging 500 participants to reverse their biological age over a six-month period. Organized by neuroscientist Christin Glorioso, founder of NeuroAge Therapeutics, the event aims to gather comprehensive data on aging clocks—tools that measure biological markers like DNA methylation, protein levels, and physical health. Participants will use various testing methods, including blood work, cognitive tasks, and facial analysis, to track changes in their organ systems. While biological age testing remains scientifically controversial due to a lack of standardization and understanding of what specific clocks measure, the contest seeks to create a massive dataset to better understand the aging process. The competition also explores the efficacy of various longevity interventions, such as red-light therapy and sauna use, providing a platform for both personal health tracking and broader scientific inquiry into human longevity.