Some of us embrace aging as an unavoidable yet wonderful and exciting facet of life, while others have an anxiety attack every time we see a new grey hair sprouting from our heads. But those in the latter group can finally relax, as scientists now believe that the aging process can be reversed.
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A recent study published in the journal Cell found that a new type of gene therapy seemed to have reversed the aging process in mice. As The Guardian reports, scientists from the Salk Institute targeted four genes in the mice that turn skin cells into induced pluripotent stem cells. After six weeks of treatment, the mice not only looked younger, but also had straighter spines and improved cardiovascular health. The animals also lived 30 percent longer and healed faster when injured.
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The techniques used in the study aren’t immediately available for use in humans, though the team of scientists predict that chemical approaches that target the same genes might be in clinical trial within the next ten years. However, Izpisua Belmonte stressed that this treatment won’t lead to immortality. “There are probably still limits that we will face in terms of complete reversal of aging. Our focus is not only extension of lifespan but most importantly health-span,” he said.
I've always wondered... so what if scientists discover a way to stop aging or reverse it? The earth will be overpopulated, and the economics will take a huge hit, because they'll have to support the "elderly" whose quantity will skyrocket
I've always wondered... so what if scientists discover a way to stop aging or reverse it? The earth will be overpopulated, and the economics will take a huge hit, because they'll have to support the "elderly" whose quantity will skyrocket
Conquer other planets ? Rocket #9 take off to the planet! Uranus better preapare for invasion.
Instead of that, find a real cure for cancer and stop people from dying .. whats the point of being young if you're sick ..
Because most people are superficial and finding the way of reversing aging is more profitable for medical industry. We live in Cruel World (Buy it on itunes)
Will you ATRL queens volunteer for the clinical trial though? Get those cancers and other long-term effects, sistren. I'll wait until you guys figure it out.
I'm here for it.
