In this episode of the Reprogram podcast, Dr. George Murphy explores the enigmatic topic of aging, discussing its definitions, cultural significance, and the latest scientific advancements aimed at understanding and potentially reversing the aging process. The conversation delves into the historical obsession with aging, the current state of research, and the implications of emerging therapies.

Keywords

aging, science, medicine, longevity, epigenetics, biological clocks, senescence, gene therapy, regenerative medicine, immortality, geroscience

Takeaways

• Aging is a complex and mysterious process and is defined variably by different scientists.
• Modern science is exploring senolytic drugs and gene therapies.
• The hallmarks of aging provide a framework for understanding the process.
• Biological aging clocks are a tool for measuring age.
• Epigenetics play a key role in how we age.Aging is a universal process affecting everyone.
• Research is ongoing to find ways to slow or reverse aging.
• Age reversal is possible at the cellular level, but is not yet a reality for humans.

Office Artifact

On the desk: Ostrich egg from South Africa

Chapters

00:00 The Mystery of Aging

03:01 Understanding Aging: Damage Accumulation and Resilience

06:10 The Hallmarks of Aging

08:54 Epigenetics: The Key to Biological Age

12:11 Age Reversal: Resetting the Slinky

Notes:

Seminal Hallmarks of Aging Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23746838/