The Longevity Revolution: Science Targets Aging Itself
Researchers are shifting focus from treating diseases to slowing the biology of aging.
A growing field of medicine is reframing aging not as an inevitability but as a process that might be slowed, delayed, or even partially reversed.
Early trials of compounds that clear damaged cells and reprogram cellular clocks have shown promise in animals, though human results remain preliminary.
Ethicists warn that any breakthrough must be paired with equitable access, lest longevity become a privilege of the wealthy.
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