
a16z Podcast
a16z Podcast: How to Live Longer and Better
Mar 16, 2018
Join an enlightening discussion with Kristen Fortney, CEO of BioAge Labs, Jeff Kaditz, co-founder of Q.Bio, David Sinclair, co-director at Harvard's Glenn Center, and Michael Snyder, Stanford's Genetics Chair. They dive into groundbreaking advancements in longevity, highlighting the importance of early disease detection and genomics. Explore innovative tools targeting aging, like the elimination of senescent cells, and how tech is revolutionizing healthcare from reactive to proactive. Discover the societal shifts towards personalized health data ownership for improved aging outcomes.
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- Recent advancements in technology and biology enable personalized health management, maximizing health spans by early detection of diseases.
- Extending lifespan and health span could reshape societal dynamics, reducing healthcare costs and changing workforce contributions of older adults.
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The Evolution of Longevity Science
Recent advances in technology and biology are allowing for unprecedented exploration into longevity and aging. The ability to measure biological processes at various scales has made it possible to model complex aging mechanisms that were previously difficult to understand. This shift is leading to innovations in predicting diseases like cancer and heart issues, as well as extending health spans by catching potential health problems early. New biomarkers and genomic technologies facilitate the identification of individual aging signatures, allowing for more personalized approaches to managing health.
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