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Health Longevity Secrets

The Landscape of Longevity

Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a biomedical gerontologist, discusses the roadmap to slowing down and potentially reversing the aging process. The conversation explores the STEMs approach to aging, the seven types of cellular and molecular damage, and the potential for restoring youth. Dr. de Grey sheds light on the forefront of longevity research and the promising therapies that could redefine aging within our lifetimes.
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  • The funding from venture capitalists and the crypto-community is accelerating the quest for extended human healthspan.
  • Removing different types of cellular and molecular damage is crucial to prolonging healthy lifespan.

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The Pursuit of Longevity through Damage Repair

Dr. Aubrey de Grey discusses his vision of aging as a machinery-like degradation. He explains his shift from computer science to gerontology and the urgent need to confront our biological clock. The landscape of longevity research has rapidly evolved with significant funding milestones. The Methuselah Foundation and the SENS Research Foundation have played a significant role in attracting investments from venture capitalists and the crypto community. The impact of decentralized autonomous organizations and philanthropic gestures in catalyzing groundbreaking research in longevity is explored. The rejuvenating promise of SENS strategies and the importance of stress management in centenarians are highlighted.

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