The role of AI in extending healthspan
Artificial intelligence is making exponential progress, which can lead to amazing results. Until a few years ago, the idea of halting and reversing aging was not considered “real science”; rather, it was viewed as an inevitable and permanent part of human existence. It was not a disease, but rather a susceptibility to disease that increases […]
What needs to be done before aging becomes curable
Large-scale survey highlights challenges to advancing longevity research The desire to extend human lifespan and promote healthier aging has evolved from a science fiction scenario to a tangible scientific goal. In recent years, advances in longevity research have fueled optimism that aging can be effectively combated in our lifetime. However, there are still significant hurdles to overcome […]
The fantastic, uncertain future of epigenetic clocks
What role will epigenetic clocks play in measuring and intervening in aging processes? Steve Horvath doesn’t like the term “anti-aging.” The father of modern epigenetic clocks has sparked a new boom in slowing, halting, and even reversing aging. If you google the term “anti-aging,” you’ll get pages of results teeming with wrinkle creams, dietary supplements, […]