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The Age of Re-Engineering: How Science Is Rewriting the Limits of Human Life
Just a century ago, the average human life expectancy in the United States hovered around 65 years. When the Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935, that exact age was chosen as the baseline for eligibility. The choice … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Aubrey de Grey, biology, CRISPR, DNA, gene editing, gene therapy, genetics, genome, healthspan, life, life expectancy, lifespan, longevity, longevity escape velocity, medicine, Shinya Yamanaka, Steven Austad
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On Opinions, Laughter and Observing Life
Sometimes, there’s an urge to comment on the world around us. I’ll say it up front, my goal is never to offend. I understand that people have different sensitivities, and no matter where I land on the opinion spectrum, someone … Continue reading