They say the only guarantees in life are life, death and taxes. But what if we could stop death? The average lifespan has increased in the past century dramatically, can it increase further? Scientific advancements over the next decade could reduce mortality by treating illnesses such as HIV, AIDS and maybe even cancer. And there's a chance that we could reverse ageing along with this so we're happy and healthy at age 1000. Join Sam and Harry as they discuss the potential of immortality and the consequences that would bring. 

- First hint that body’s ‘biological age’ can be reversed

- mRNA vaccine protects monkeys against HIV-like virus

- Worm lifespans extended 500 percent in surprising new aging study

"Steamtech Mayhem"

Music by Eric Matyas

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