Scientists reverse ageing process in mice; early human trials showing 'promising results'

[n2doc]

Scientists from Harvard and the University of New South Wales say they have discovered how to reverse the ageing process.

The research has focused on mice, but early clinical trials have also been conducted on humans.

The scientists said they switched youthful genes on and older genes off, using naturally occurring proteins and molecules.

Professor of genetics at Harvard and UNSW, David Sinclair, led the research team.

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[Ilsa]

1. Oh great. If only the 1% can afford the medicine or

Procedure, then eventually mitt rmoney will buy himself a presidency at age 193.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

2. Not to mention how much more quickly overpopulation will grow

if any large number of the earth's populace can start living seriously longer.

[Ilsa]

5. Wouldn't have to wait until 2100 for population to

Hit 12 billion. At least, I think that is the current projection. Immortality right now will kill planet Earth.

[cstanleytech]

8. I wouldnt be to concerned as there is almost zero chance the rich would allow the majority

access to it and in fact they would probably pass laws requiring you to have a minimum net worth of $1,000,000,000 to even make the list to potentially have access to such a treatment.

[n2doc]

10. More likely it will be outlawed

With the fundies all stirred up to prevent blasphemous science. But go to certain clinics, probably outside the US, and all will be allowed.

[MillennialDem]

12. Interestingly was just talking about this with my partner last night (had not read this article or

anything either)...

but I both agree AND disagree with you at the same time.

The rich would try to block the proletariat from access to it, but it would guarantee a revolt/war. Why? In a way similar to Pascal's Wager... the payoff for winning the war is infinite but losing... well you're going to die anyway right?

[Javaman]

13. Oh I disagree....

the rich could think of nothing better than having the poor live forever, because as they are apt to say, "it's so hard finding good help these days".

it would be indentured servitude forever.

or corporate serfdom.

And just think of this, you think death will get you out of paying your debt? LOL

they will make you live as long as needed until you pay it off.

Hmmmm, sounds like the premise for a good Sci-Fi novel.

[MillennialDem]

11. Actually living longer significantly lowers overpopulation. It's paradoxical, but true

The countries with overpopulation issues are the developing ones. Europe and Japan have negative population growth and long lifespans. The US would also have negative population growth if not for immigrants.

[qazplm]

14. yep

the longer you live, the less pressure you have to create offspring.

[GeorgeGist]

3. In related news ...

still no reverse for stupidity.

[truedelphi]

4. Unfortunately, all the humans so tested had

Turned into mice! But they did live longer.

[loudsue]

6. I'll bet Dick Cheney's paying for the research.

The article sounds more like a commercial for reservatrol. You can buy this in vitamin form from several producers.

[defacto7]

7. Mice have all the luck.

Anyone here want to buy some Rogaine?

[Orsino]

9. Side effect: Cheney's eyes have turned a deep black.

Researchers who looked too long into his sockets report a profound lassitude and a hunger for blood.

[Odin2005]

15. Yay, so now the Koch Brothers and other 1%ers can live forever!