Are age-related static epigenetic patterns pathogenic or protective compensatory mechanisms?

epigenetics partially_addressed
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The debate assumed static 5-hydroxymethylcytosine patterns in aging neurons are harmful, but the skeptic raised the possibility these could be stabilized protective states. This fundamental question affects all reprogramming strategies.

Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-02-gap-epigenetic-reprog-b685190e (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-02-gap-epigenetic-reprog-b685190e)