Humans have long been on a quest to find anti-aging remedies. Ancient civilizations pursued eternal youth, and modern society shares this same goal, hoping to suceed through scientific efforts. The field of gerontology, which focuses on studying aging, has undergone a significant transformation from being associated with fringe individuals to becoming a thriving area of research. This shift is largely attributed to substantial advancements in genetics and molecular biology over the past fifty years, which have provided a more solid scientific basis for the study of aging.
Academics like Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, Coleen T Murphy, and Andrew J Scott explore anti-aging research. While biological systems are complex, significant progress in extending the human lifespan is feasible but not guaranteed, underscoring the importance of taking anti-aging research seriously.
For more information see Stephen Cave “Can we really live forever?”, Financial Times, March 26, 2024.
Special thanks to Joel C. Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.
