How far till Longevity Escape Velocity?

Update: 2024-09-06

Description

They say aging is just a part of life, but have you ever wondered if it really has to be? What if getting older isn’t just something we accept but something we could actually treat?

In this riveting episode of Peak Human Labs Podcast, Dr. Sanjeev Goel, sits down with Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a trailblazing biomedical gerontologist and Chief Science Officer of the SENS Research Foundation. They dive deep into the revolutionary idea of treating aging as a medical condition. They explore how damage accumulates in our bodies over time and discuss the groundbreaking medical advancements that could extend our healthy lifespans. Dr. de Grey sheds light on the crucial need for investing in underfunded research and shares insights into the future of longevity science. Tune in and envision a future where health and longevity are not just aspirations but achievable realities!

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Key Takeaways

Aging as a medical condition versus a natural process

Mechanisms of damage accumulation in the body

Concept of "longevity escape velocity"

Role of epigenetic changes in aging

Importance of comprehensive interventions targeting different types of damage

Current state of therapies for extending human lifespan

Economic implications of aging therapies and preventative medicine

Research on retroviruses and chronic infections in relation to aging

Innovative therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and therapeutic blood exchange

The significance of personalized health approaches and the microbiome's impact on longevity

In This Episode:

[00:00:00 ] Introduction to longevity research

[00:00:51 ] Guest introduction

[00:01:17 ] Personal connection

[00:02:04 ] Dr. de Grey's background

[00:03:14 ] Early research stages

[00:04:05 ] Understanding aging as a machine

[00:05:22 ] Accumulated damage mechanism

[00:06:15 ] Comprehensive medical control

[00:07:13 ] Categories of damage

[00:07:55 ] Wear and tear concept

[00:09:20 ] Epigenetic changes discussion

[00:11:31 ] Partial reprogramming concept

[00:13:30 ] Addressing multiple mechanisms

[00:14:31 ] Longevity escape velocity

[00:15:43 ] Initial pushback on longevity ideas

[00:17:51 ] Positive outlook on aging research

[00:19:51 ] The future of longevity research

[00:20:54 ] Funding disparities in research

[00:21:10 ] Business models in longevity research

[00:21:58 ] Combining existing therapies

[00:23:47 ] Current longevity therapies

[00:24:56 ] Caloric restriction vs. drugs

[00:25:36 ] Dublin Longevity Declaration

[00:28:09 ] Anticipating longevity breakthroughs

[00:29:12 ] Access to longevity therapies

[00:30:58 ] Epigenetic clocks and age reversal

[00:32:24 ] Retroviruses and aging

[00:34:56 ] Persistent viral infections

[00:37:24 ] Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

[00:39:37 ] Discussion on active ingredients

[00:40:41 ] Bone marrow transplant experimentation

[00:42:09 ] Health benefits of bone marrow transplants

[00:43:55 ] Advice for maximizing healthy lifespan

[00:45:01 ] Microbiome and longevity

Our Guest

Dr. Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist and founder of the LEV Foundation, focused on repairing aging-related cellular damage. Based in Silicon Valley, he earned his BA in computer science and Ph.D. in biology from the University of Cambridge. His research targets the characterization and repair of aging damage. A Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and the American Aging Association, he advises numerous journals and organizations and is a sought-after speaker at scientific and public events.

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