David Sinclair, a Harvard professor and leading expert in aging, discusses revolutionary insights on reversing aging through epigenetics. He argues that aging is a loss of information rather than just physical damage. Sinclair highlights exciting advances such as brain rejuvenation, where lost memories may be regained, and the role diet plays in longevity. He emphasizes the potential of gene therapies and breakthroughs in age reversal research, underlining the promise of technologies that could make youthfulness accessible to all.
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Discouraged but Driven
David Sinclair's PhD supervisor discouraged him from studying aging, calling it "not a real science."
Sinclair persisted, driven by his grandmother's belief in human potential for improvement.
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Grandmother's Inspiration
Sinclair's grandmother inspired him to study aging, highlighting the inevitability of death and suffering.
This, combined with his belief in genetic engineering's potential, set him on his career path.
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Information Theory of Aging
Aging is a loss of information, not just wear and tear, according to David Sinclair's information theory of aging.
This loss is evident in how cells lose their specialized functions and become more homogenous with age.
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In this book, Dr. David Sinclair presents a bold new theory on why we age, arguing that aging is a disease that can be treated. He discusses recent breakthroughs from his own lab at Harvard, including the activation of newly discovered vitality genes and the role of epigenetics and metabolism in aging. The book explores lifestyle changes such as intermittent fasting, cold exposure, and exercise, as well as emerging anti-aging therapies, to help people live younger and healthier for longer. Sinclair also delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of extending human lifespan, emphasizing that these methods are not against nature but rather a continuation of human efforts to improve health and longevity[2][3][5].
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Peter H. Diamandis
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This book, resulting from Tony Robbins' own life-changing journey, brings together more than 100 of the world's top medical minds and the latest research in precision medicine. It provides inspiring comeback stories and advancements that can help extend the length and quality of life. The book is designed for everyone, from peak performance athletes to those seeking healing, and offers strategies to increase energy, strengthen the immune system, and turn back the biological clock.
In this episode, filmed during Abundance360, Peter and David discuss David’s groundbreaking research on reversing aging through epigenetic changes, emphasizing that aging is not just damage to the body but a loss of information. They talk about age reversal as a possibility,rejuvenating brains and regaining lost memories.
03:06 | Reversing Human Aging: Possible?
22:28 | Rejuvenating Brains With Science
38:48 |Reversing Aging Through Diet
David Sinclair is a biologist and academic known for his expertise in aging and epigenetics. Sinclair is a genetics professor and the Co-Director of Harvard Medical School’s Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research. He’s been included in Time100 as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, and his research has been featured all over the media. Besides writing a New York Times Best Seller, David has co-founded several biotech companies, a science publication called Aging, and is an inventor of 35 patents
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