Are there any studies, past or present, devoted to the idea of deriving precise time of either conception or birth from DNA analysis? For conception, I can imagine a science fiction author describing a rhythmic pattern or pulse emitted by something in the DNA whose beats are somehow recorded somewhere, like the veritable second hand of a clock. For birth time I'm a little fuzzier on the possibilities, but one idea that occurred to me was the studying the effects of direct light (sun or artificial) on a baby's chromosomes when exposed for the first time (not counting any rays that might penetrate the womb through the mother). There is also the
telomere clock to consider, about which I know very little.
posted by christopherious
on Dec 12, 2007 -
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Any good formulas /advice on how to get back on feet after emotional earthquake / epiphany ? (story inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 10, 2007 -
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I was diagnosed with cancer, treated and pwned it and am now job-hunting. With one-half inch of solid gray hair on my head. Should I suck it up and plop on a wig?
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Nov 28, 2007 -
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Where can I find on my computer the date I first used it. I need to know if it's still under warrantee. I have a Windows Vista Home Premium HP Pavilion Laptop. Help
posted by swimphoto
on Nov 2, 2007 -
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I am a woman, 49 years old. I am not depressed - my general emotional tone is usually positive and from day to day I move along with energy and interest - but I am having trouble feeling that there's anything to look forward to.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 17, 2007 -
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When did Knoll switch from manufacturing the Pollock executive chair with five legs instead of four?
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posted by bonheur
on Oct 16, 2007 -
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Hello, a while ago I heard a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt but since then I haven't been able to find it anywhere. It was along the lines of your mind growing with your experiences and age. The quote expresses her initial worry when as a late teenager she assumed her mind would maintain the same (limited) mindset, paradigm, mentality even into her adult, aged years. If I remember correctly the quote is short, being only a line or two. Thank you so much, this quote is very important to me!
posted by albernathy0
on Sep 21, 2007 -
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[fat dude question] how do people with normal bodies keep them that way?
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posted by taff
on May 6, 2007 -
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When I read the biographies of artists I admire, they always seem to start with lines like "began playing the piano at 5", "got first drumkit at 7", and so forth. Every great musician I've known personally got started at a very young age, usually before age 12. Have there been any successful (defined here as having produced music enjoyed by a significant number of people) who came to music relatively late in life? Past 18? 30?
40?
posted by phrontist
on Apr 22, 2007 -
29 answers
Playing it safe in the digital age-- how can I record and store very private video of myself and him together (for us to enjoy together), but reserve the right to rescind access if the relationship ends?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 20, 2007 -
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Lawsuit Filter: So my significant other and significant others parent both work for the same company. SO's parent might be suing said company for age discrimination (and has a very good case). SO is worried about being blacklisted and/or targeted. How much should I and SO worry? Could SO also sue if SO is targeted because of the suit or at that point even join the lawsuit? I know (most of you are) not a lawyer but at least point me in the right direction.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2007 -
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Reasonable explanation why most victims of avian (and 1918) flu epidemic were young.
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posted by rmhsinc
on Feb 6, 2007 -
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Is there any way to reliably assess a person's age, and if so, to what precision?
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posted by teem
on Feb 6, 2007 -
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Teaching an older blogger new tricks (or how to train a writer over 60 to make their posts sparkle)
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posted by BigBrownBear
on Jan 16, 2007 -
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Given today's global population sample, at what age are you older than the majority of people on earth?
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posted by milarepa
on Dec 14, 2006 -
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Have there been any reputable, peer-reviewed-type studies of driving skill that break it down by age, race, gender, experience, etc.?
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posted by obliquicity
on Oct 2, 2006 -
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So I've been/was dating this 'older' man and I think he's copping out. Do I make one last effort? (long explanation inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2006 -
26 answers
Are there any games or programs similar to
Brain Age for Windows or OS X-based systems?
I love the concept, but I can't see myself buying a Nintendo DS to play a single title.
posted by mrbill
on Jul 31, 2006 -
8 answers
A friend of mine who is 19 is dating a 16 year old girl. He is getting a lot of negative comments about him and keeps trying to confide in me. I think if the chemistry is there and they are cool with it why not. Any opinions?
posted by isopropyl
on May 23, 2006 -
47 answers
Two friends agreeing to marry each other if they are single by a certain age: does this really happen in real life?
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posted by divabat
on May 20, 2006 -
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I'm doing a write-up about rock musicians and age. Who are the good, bad, ugly, and new? Is Rock and Roll strictly for the young and hungry?
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posted by sourwookie
on May 4, 2006 -
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I'm looking for photos taken of people at various points in their lives, showing the effects of age on their appearance. Where can I find these?
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posted by teem
on Mar 19, 2006 -
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I am making a speech on product development in tourism, specifically heritage tourism today, and it occured to me that an interesting aspect to include was different spending habits of different age groups.
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posted by stormygrey
on Mar 15, 2006 -
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It seems that
sticking cheese in the freezer would stop the ageing process, but what about keeping it in the fridge. Could I buy
medium cheddar, and stick it in the fridge for a year before opening it? Anyone tried this, any mold or other problems with eating year old but unopened cheese?
posted by pwb503
on Feb 10, 2006 -
10 answers
What are some of the techniques to guess more accurately someone's age?
posted by Sharcho
on Feb 1, 2006 -
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I turned 21 last week and I want to know; what do you wish you'd known when you were 21? What do you wish you'd done but didn't, or what did you do that you think was an unmissable experience?
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posted by trampesque
on Aug 30, 2005 -
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A question for the AskMefi women. Guys in their late thirties or early forties who dye their hair: O.K. or icky? And for those of you who think it's lame: is it lame enough to become a dealbreaker when you start seeing a guy?
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posted by matteo
on Aug 26, 2005 -
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How old is Barbie? I know the toy first appeared at the Toy Fair in New York in 1959, but how old is the
character Barbie meant to be?
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posted by Crushinator
on Apr 30, 2005 -
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Other than using sun screen, what should I be doing to keep my skin healthy as I age? What do all these anti-aging products actually do, anyhow?
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Mar 28, 2005 -
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I turn 30 in two weeks. About two years ago, I went from only having to shave a couple of times a week, to shaving every day (or I look like a mountain man). I've also started growing great amounts of hair on my back (ick!), where there was none before.
Is this sudden burst of hormones (I almost want to call it "second puberty") normal for guys going through middle age? I'm just much harier than I was two years ago, and nothing else has changed.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2004 -
18 answers
AncientImac filter: I searched and didn't find it, I swear. I inheritted an Imac today. 64 meg ram and blue, running OS 9 something. How do I find out how old it is, how much RAM I can stuff in it, and what's the best OS version to run?
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posted by daver
on Sep 17, 2004 -
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How old were you when you figured out the bad news about Santa? How did you find out? I ask because my 6 yr. old son still believes. Fervently. And sooner or later, I'm gonna have to answer some tough questions.
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posted by Irontom
on Sep 14, 2004 -
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Why does a person's musical taste keep changing? I'm suddenly listening to lot's of Paris Cafe music, the likes of Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. How did that happen? Why do some people's tastes never seem to change?
posted by feelinglistless
on Dec 14, 2003 -
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