Chapter
Increasing Lifespan
07:57 - 12:44 (04:47)
Dr. David Sinclair explains how genes control the aging process and through epigenetics, harmful switches for diseases like cancer, leukemia or diabetes, can be turned off to increase human lifespan.
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Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard discusses his lab's research on the genes that control aging and how understanding them can lead to slowing or even reversing the aging process to prevent diseases.
07:57 - 09:16 (01:19)
Summary
Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard discusses his lab's research on the genes that control aging and how understanding them can lead to slowing or even reversing the aging process to prevent diseases.
ChapterIncreasing Lifespan
Episode"David Sinclair"
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Aging can be reversed in mice and successfully treated to restore vision and excercise ability to that of a younger individual, opening up possibilities for human age reversal in the future.
09:16 - 09:56 (00:39)
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Aging can be reversed in mice and successfully treated to restore vision and excercise ability to that of a younger individual, opening up possibilities for human age reversal in the future.
ChapterIncreasing Lifespan
Episode"David Sinclair"
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Researchers have found a drug that can successfully reverse gray hair.
09:56 - 10:53 (00:56)
Summary
Researchers have found a drug that can successfully reverse gray hair. It had first been discovered as a side effect among cancer patients who regained hair color after the treatment.
ChapterIncreasing Lifespan
Episode"David Sinclair"
PodcastSmartLess
With the advancements in science and technology, it's now possible to extend our lifespan beyond what was once considered the norm.
10:53 - 12:44 (01:51)
Summary
With the advancements in science and technology, it's now possible to extend our lifespan beyond what was once considered the norm. We can now live up to 120 years old through the means of genetics, lifestyle and technologies.