Longevity
🧫 First human treated with method designed to make aged cells behave young again
A treatment that switches on three genes is designed to make old cells behave like young ones. The aim is to regenerate damaged nerve cells in the optic nerve and treat a form of glaucoma. In animal studies, the method has restored vision in mice, with no serious side effects.
👴 Ozempic shown to reverse biological aging
A study showed that Ozempic treatment for 32 weeks reduced biological age by an average of 3.1 years.
👴 Life expectancy continues to increase and surpasses expert predictions
Life expectancy has increased continuously for over a century. Progress in medicine, public health and living standards drives development. Scientific predictions about maximum life expectancy are constantly surpassed.
🏆 XPRIZE aims to add 10 healthy years of life - $101 million in prize money
The winner will succeed in rejuvenating several vital body functions by at least 10 years, for people aged 65 to 80 years old.