Researchers Say They Are Close To Reversing Aging

Researchers at Harvard University are investigating whether human genes could reverse the effects of aging. NBC Medical Fellow Dr. Akshay Syal got exclusive access to their lab to discuss the future of how to defy aging.

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[cyborn]

It's crazy to see that reverse aging is actually somewhat easier and earlier to accomplish than curing cancer and other diseases.

[chad]

My 4 year old daughter's dentist botched a procedure and permanently blinded her. Her Ophthalmologist says the closest disease that would resemble the damage they did is glaucoma. Watching the video gives me so much hope that she will see again. Literally crying.

[pj]

My dad had Alzheimer’s disease. This is what I fear most about aging. He wasn’t himself anymore. The person I knew was gone long before he passed away

[zve]

"is that your vision?"
"it's not a vision, it's going to happen"
The confidence 🔥

[latenightwizard]

It's a dangerous and wonderful time to be living in. Stay strong people

[IvanMartinez-nuof]

Man, that scientist looks pretty good for being 93 years old.

[anthonymangino]

I’m 51 years old and I would give anything to reverse my aging process to look and to feel 25 years old again in these times with all the knowledge and everything that I know now. This is why I love technology, I love to see people helping people with everything in there lives.

[jakckt]

WTF! At 65 and feeling my body degrading, I would absolutely volunteer as a human subject for this research. Sign me up!

[gmo]

The potential to cure age related illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is just astounding.

[ohlookitsbryan]

Yeah. I’ll never get tired of hearing this every 10 years.

[GoYouGoME]

One second after I die

"The Anti-Aging Serum is now available at your local Walmart for $9.99."

[ericchk]

This is an amazing research, Honestly I’m so glad to know someone is working on this, incredible i must say.

[miscsasi]

I'm fine with aging, it's normal to look order with time. But if there's a way to reduce disease and ailments associated with aging, so you can grow old painlessly, I'm all for it.

[ifonlyicared]

10-15 years?! So basically the younger generation will have an amazing future and I'll be dead....😭

[efisgpr]

David was TEACHING at Harvard Medical School by 28.

He's a genius.

[FalconDonkyPunch]

I have seen " scientists are close to reversing aging " stories every 3 to 5 years for my entire adult life ( I am 46). Same with " scientists are close to curing cancer ". Not that this can't happen but I have become massively jaded over the years. So while I hope this will come to pass I will reserve judgement until I see this working in human trials.

[commandoslayer]

I just want to live 110 years without suffering an illness.

[bradstevens]

I'm in my 40's, I hope this is available in my lifetime.

[thedawapenjor]

I've been following Dr Sinclair for years and the dedication and commitment of his work is something to be admired.

[Mellow]

This is absolutely astonishing. Humans are beyond sophisticated. It blows me away we are able to do things like this and it intrigues me to learn more about it for some reason.