Unexplainable Can we stop aging?
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May 15, 2024 From blood transfusions to enzyme boosters, the podcast delves into the latest research on the search for eternal youth. It explores the effects of young blood on aging, controversial NAD boosters, and factors influencing longevity like social connections and lifestyle choices.
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Blood Transfusions
- Millionaire Brian Johnson received blood plasma transfusions from his teenage son.
- He documented the process in a short film, hoping to extend his youth.
Young Blood Research
- Scientists have explored the potential of young blood for decades.
- Jim White from Duke University studies this by connecting the circulatory systems of old and young mice.
Parabiosis in Mice
- Parabiosis, a surgical procedure, connects mice to share blood for about 12 weeks.
- The mice seem to tolerate the procedure well and recover quickly.