Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep 81 "How close are we to longevity?"
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Nov 18, 2024 In this discussion, longevity expert Martin Borch Jensen, co-founder of Gordian Biotechnology, delves into the intricacies of extending human life. He addresses why it's easier to prolong lifespan in simpler organisms than in humans. Jensen also explores how societal norms around aging might change if lifespans increase dramatically. The conversation highlights innovative research in aging mechanisms and the potential ethical challenges we face as we seek to live longer lives. Prepare to rethink aging and the future of longevity!
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The Gordian Knot Analogy
- The Gordian knot analogy reflects the complexity of aging and the need for novel solutions.
- Gordian Biotechnology aims to find elegant solutions by challenging assumptions and testing many treatments in single animals.
Disease Models and Aging
- Studying diseases in young animal models may not translate to effective human treatments.
- Diseases manifest differently in older organisms with diminished capacity to compensate.
Animal Avatars
- Gordian uses naturally aged animals, like horses with osteoarthritis, as avatars for human patients.
- This approach provides a more realistic model for studying age-related diseases.