We could increase human lifespan - but everyone ‘would turn into zombies’

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We could increase human lifespan - but everyone ‘would turn into zombies’
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‘But the probability of undergoing dementia is increasing with the passing of age and the risk we are facing as we trigger regeneration, and recover limbs, is if we don’t find a way to regenerate the brain we will increase the number of perfectly functioning bodies but with poorly functioning brains.’A cocktail of two drugs could be the first anti-ageing treatment after a trial in mice cleared ‘senescent’ cells from their bodies – restoring health and extending life.

Senescent cells increase in many tissues with aging; they also occur in organs associated with many chronic diseases and after radiation or chemotherapy. Dasatinib is used to treat some forms of leukemia; quercetin is a plant flavanol found in some fruits and vegetables.

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