Category: Science
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The new science of death: ‘There’s something happening in the brain that makes no sense’
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought by Alex Blasdel “In 2011, Japanese doctors reported the case of a young woman who was found in a forest one morning after an overdose stopped her heart the previous night; using advanced technology…
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The Immortals: meet the billionaires forking out for eternal life
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/05/the-immortals-meet-the-billionaires-forking-out-for-eternal-life “A fascinating and often terrifying new podcast delves into the lengths ‘longevity superstars’ will go to make 90 the new 50, from swapping blood with the young to designing the first ‘post-humans’.”
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Evolutionary Study Uncovers Genes That Extended How Long Humans Live
A 2018 study featured on the cover of Molecular Biology Evolution provides some insight into why humans are able to live as long as we do. Researchers identified a handful of genes that were so strongly conserved millions of years ago, they influence our lifespans even today. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/evolutionary-study-uncovers-genes-that-extended-how-long-humans-live “During evolution, species adapt to their environments by lengthening or shortening…
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Cellular aging ‘master circuit’ discovered: Extended human lifespan to follow?
The average American lives to be around 75 or 80 years old; but if you had an opportunity to slow down the aging process and live an extra couple of decades would you take it? It’s a loaded question, strife with philosophical, religious, and societal considerations. Humans have pondered the possibilities of extended, or even…
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Chinese scientists genetically modify human embryos
In a world first, Chinese scientists have reported editing the genomes of human embryos… Scary stuff right? Run for the hills. We all know those Chinese can’t be trusted, right? Meh. I’m not buying into the mass fear factor just yet. Time will tell but I just can’t believe that Chinese Scientists are aggressively working…