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POD OF JAKE

#1 - AUBREY DE GREY

Jul 24, 2020
Aubrey de Grey, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation, discusses the concept of rejuvenation therapy and the importance of focusing on maintaining health rather than just extending lifespan. He shares progress and challenges in anti-aging research, explores the analogy of aging and car maintenance, and discusses the funding challenges faced in the field of aging research.
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  • Shifting from a geriatric approach to a proactive approach in combating aging by repairing underlying damage.
  • Predicting a tipping point in public perception and support for aging research leading to increased funding and changes in financial services.

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In this podcast episode, Aubrey de Grey, the chief science officer of Sense Research Foundation, discusses the importance of combating aging and the work being done to develop rejuvenation therapies. He emphasizes the need to shift from a geriatric approach of treating age-related illnesses to a proactive approach of repairing and eliminating the underlying damage caused by aging. De Grey outlines the seven categories of damage that need to be addressed and highlights the progress being made in each area, such as stem cell therapy and elimination of molecular waste products. He predicts a tipping point in public perception and support of aging research, leading to increased funding and a rethinking of financial services to account for extended lifespans.

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