Forbes October 17, 2023
Is This Really Possible? Legend has it that, more than 500 years ago, Ponce de Leon sought what Florida natives believed was the Fountain of Youth. Of course, no such fountain was found. Yet, that hasn’t discouraged people to search for ways to extend human lifespans. Over the past five centuries, this has been a fruitless endeavor. However, recent scientific breakthroughs have recently led to the birth of a number of new companies seeking to increase human longevity – companies with some big name backers like Jeff Bezos. Leaders of these start-ups have, in fact, made meaningful strides in uncovering new biological mechanisms that they believe can lead to drugs that will increase human longevity by at least a decade.
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