– Life Extension:
– Study of slowing down or reversing aging processes
– Aims to extend maximum and average lifespan
– Also known as anti-aging medicine
– Field encompasses experimental gerontology and biomedical gerontology
– Free Radicals:
– Atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired valence electrons
– Highly chemically reactive towards other substances
– Can dimerize or polymerize spontaneously
– Antioxidants help counteract their effects
– Methuselah Foundation:
– Non-profit organization focused on extending healthy human lifespan
– Advances tissue engineering and regenerative medicine therapies
– Co-founded by Aubrey de Grey and David Gobel in 2003
– Headquarters in Springfield, Virginia, United States
– SENS Research Foundation:
– 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Mountain View, California
– Co-founded by Michael Kope, Aubrey de Grey, and others
– Conducts research programs on regenerative medicine for aging
– Engages in public relations work to promote its applications
– Notable People:
– Aubrey de Grey
– Leonard Hayflick
– Zoltan Istvan
– Saul Kent
– Cynthia Kenyon
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to life extension:
Life extension – study of slowing down or reversing the processes of aging to extend both the maximum and average lifespan. Also known as anti-aging medicine, experimental gerontology, and biomedical gerontology.