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Imagine if there was a secret key to having a longer and healthier life. It seems too good to be true, but science may be closer to finding such a solution. There exists a unique section of repeating DNA sequences capping the end of every chromosome called telomeres. As we age, these telomeres shorten, which could be a factor in aging and the onset of diseases. This article delves into the world of telomeres and the potential impact their manipulation might have on disease prevention and longevity.

Billionaires like to shape how people live, from the cars they drive to the phones they use. Many billionaires are also turning their attention to how long people live, by investing in a number of biotech startup companies and research groups. Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos holds investments in Altos Labs, an anti-aging science startup. Altos Labs is developing drugs that can reverse or slow the aging process and counts Oracle Corp. Co-Founder Larry Ellison and science and technology entrepr

Dr. Ernst von Schwarz pioneers stem cell research, aiming to extend human life to 120+ years, reshaping aging as we know it.

Why not try a “country club for precision diagnostics” while you wait? | Technology Quarterly

The human genome ‘maverick’ talks sequencing the ocean, setting up a health-screening company after checking his own genes — and why he has no plans to stop. The human genome ‘maverick’ talks sequencing the ocean, setting up a health-screening company after checking his own genes — and why he has no plans to stop.