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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Ep 81 "How close are we to longevity?"

Nov 18, 2024
In this discussion, longevity expert Martin Borch Jensen, co-founder of Gordian Biotechnology, delves into the intricacies of extending human life. He addresses why it's easier to prolong lifespan in simpler organisms than in humans. Jensen also explores how societal norms around aging might change if lifespans increase dramatically. The conversation highlights innovative research in aging mechanisms and the potential ethical challenges we face as we seek to live longer lives. Prepare to rethink aging and the future of longevity!
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Quick takeaways

  • Longevity research is focused on understanding aging mechanisms to translate insights from simpler organisms to human applications.
  • Despite advances in public health, maximum human lifespans have remained relatively unchanged, indicating the complexity of extending longevity.

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The Quest for Longevity Research

Longevity research seeks to understand the biological mechanisms behind aging in order to extend human lifespan. Recent studies involving simpler organisms such as worms and mice have shown potential methods for increasing lifespan, indicating that similar approaches might be explored for humans. This research faces challenges due to the complexity of human biology, which involves numerous interacting molecular signals that affect aging. Currently, significant advancements have been made in extending lifespans in model organisms, but translating these findings to humans remains a complex endeavor.

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