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Can We Cure Aging?: Unpacking the Interventions | Andrew Steele, PhD


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Episode #262. Discover the science of getting older without getting old in this conversation with Dr Andrew Steele. From understanding what impacts your lifespan to revealing potential future scientific breakthroughs, this episode is an intriguing journey into the world of aging science.


Specifically, we discuss:

  • Intro (00:00)
  • Dr. Andrew Steele on aging (01:38)
  • Age-related diseases and lifespan extension (10:47)
  • Genetic factors, lifestyle, and gene editing for longevity (19:18)
  • Could gene editing help solve poor cholesterol? (27:52)
  • Rapamycin vs metformin for longevity (34:21)
  • The need for expert consensus on anti-aging interventions (39:47)
  • Insights on Bryan Johnson's Project Blueprint (47:50)
  • What are senolytic drugs? (51:24)
  • Yamanaka factors: is aging reversible at a cellular level? (1:05:18)
  • The rationale behind reversing aging and the future of interventions (1:17:42)
  • Lifestyle changes that slow the clock (1:25:40)
  • Calorie restriction and longevity (1:32:41)
  • Air quality, smoking, and vaping (1:44:54)
  • Stress, aging, and telomeres (1:51:18)
  • Are there biological reasons why women tend to live longer? (1:59:05)
  • Unpacking the buzz around HRT for men (2:04:14)
  • Environmental impact of extending human lifespan (2:07:23)
  • Outro (2:14:10)

  • Connect with Dr Andrew Steele on TwitterInstagram, and Mastodon. Make sure to also head to his YouTube channel, where you’ll find videos on the ethics of prolonging lifespan and whether you can become biologically younger. Discover his book, “Ageless: The new science of getting older without getting old”, at https://andrewsteele.co.uk/ageless/, and read the free chapter on ethics here.

    Enjoy, friends.

    Simon


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