What if rewriting our genetic code was no longer science fiction, but a real way to cure disease and slow aging?
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In this episode of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast, we explore the frontier of cell and gene therapy with Yuta Lee and Matt Scholz. From CAR-T cancer treatments to the ethics of CRISPR babies and even reprogramming our bodies to stay biologically young, we dive into the breakthroughs and risks shaping the future of medicine.
From the rise of CAR-T therapies that are revolutionizing cancer treatment, to the controversial topic of germline editing in embryos, to futuristic possibilities like reprogramming our bodies to resist radiation on Mars - this episode explores both the promises and perils of playing with the source code of life.
If you care about longevity, innovation, or the future of human health, this conversation will expand what you think is possible.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between cell therapy and gene therapy and why it matters
How CAR-T therapies are changing the way we treat blood cancers
The ethical controversy around germline editing and “CRISPR babies”
Why gene therapy may be the only path to meaningfully extending human lifespan
The risks, benefits, and real-world results of current clinical trials
How reprogramming cells could one day keep our bodies biologically young
The role of gene therapy in tackling aging, frailty, and chronic disease
The potential for biotech to democratize longevity and the trillion-dollar market it could create
The existential risks: engineered viruses, unintended consequences, and ethical dilemmas
A glimpse into 2030 and beyond, what superhuman capabilities might actually be possible
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Why gene therapy could solve cancer in our lifetime
3:53 – What gene therapy really is and why people fear it
6:06 – The controversial story of the CRISPR babies
7:18 – CAR-T therapies explained: reprogramming your immune system to fight cancer
11:15 – Success rates, risks, and breakthroughs in CAR-T cancer treatments
17:46 – Germline editing: ethical dilemmas and global restrictions
23:01 – Gene therapy for space travel: designing DNA to resist radiation
26:03 – COVID vaccines as the world’s first mass gene therapy
39:00 – Would you take gene therapy for longevity or only for survival?
44:48 – Senolytics: programming aging cells to self-destruct
56:35 – The road to 2030: curing solid tumors and extending healthspan
1:02:57 – Closing reflections: a paradigm shift in human health and longevity
🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa
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