Life Extension

Information on extending life expectancy to allow technologies to catch up and stop and reverse aging for good. Focussing on new technologies and treatments aimed at radical life extension, rather than the improvements in treatments of diseases covered in the health section.

Particularly interested in increased health span rather than lifespan.

Keep an eye on fountains of youth - contenders for radical reduction or reversal of aging.

Resources

Alkahest - http://www.alkahest.com/
Developing therapies derived from blood and its components with a focus to improve vitality and function into old age.

Read more about: Aging Research, Anti-Aging, Biological Age, Calorie Restriction, Cryonics, Fountains of Youth, Gene Therapy, Immortal Animals, Life Expectancy, Longevity Industry Investments, Mitochondria, Regenerative Medicine, Rejuvenation, Senescent Cells, Stem Cells, Telomeres, Young Blood.

Life Extension Blog Posts

Suicide Club by Rachel Heng - Book Review
The Meaning of Life Extension (infographic)
Middle aged? I'll give you a 10% chance of living forever
National Geographic get it wrong - this baby will live forever
Probability of Living Forever