The chapter delves into a groundbreaking study where the aging process was reversed in mice, leading to a significant extension of their lifespan. It explores the potential applications of this research in treating age-related conditions in humans and discusses the implications on human longevity and the timeframe for real-world applications.
Is aging a disease that can be cured? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the field of epigenetics, the Information Theory of Aging, and curing blindness for mice with Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair.
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