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Changing Genes and Extending Lifespan
16:25 - 20:25 (04:00)
The advancements in technology like CRISPR have opened up the possibility of changing genes, which can also result in extending human lifespan up to 130 years. However, it heavily depends on how we live and what genes we are born with.
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Dr. Sinclair talks about the possibility of gene therapy for anti-aging and how your own DNA can determine the success of it.
16:25 - 17:33 (01:08)
Summary
Dr. Sinclair talks about the possibility of gene therapy for anti-aging and how your own DNA can determine the success of it. He mentions that your genome can be read in a DNA test for about a hundred dollars.
ChapterChanging Genes and Extending Lifespan
Episode"David Sinclair"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker believes that living up to 130 years is possible due to the presence of certain variants of longevity genes and possessing two copies of these genes amongst children can promote a longer lifespan.
17:33 - 19:18 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker believes that living up to 130 years is possible due to the presence of certain variants of longevity genes and possessing two copies of these genes amongst children can promote a longer lifespan.
ChapterChanging Genes and Extending Lifespan
Episode"David Sinclair"
PodcastSmartLess
Dr. David Sinclair discusses the role of genetics in longevity, the influence of lifestyle on aging, and the potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR to fix genetic diseases.
19:18 - 20:25 (01:07)
Summary
Dr. David Sinclair discusses the role of genetics in longevity, the influence of lifestyle on aging, and the potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR to fix genetic diseases.