The national institute on aging (nia) is a division of the u.s National institutes of health (nih), located in bethesda, maryland The nia itself is headquartered in baltimore, maryland. It conducts and supports genetic, biological, behavioral, social, and economical research on aging and the challenges and needs of older adults. In 1974, congress granted authority to form nia to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Nia, one of the 27 institutes and centers of nih, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
Nia investigators have created a biological clock for mice based on blood measurements Learn how the clock can help predict differences in aging and how the findings could translate to clinical practice. Learn about the nia publication webpage, including how to download pdfs, access other resources, and contact nia for more help.
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