Longevity

What it is

Longevity, as a research field, is the study of why we age and whether the process itself can be slowed, as distinct from treating diseases one at a time. The science ranges from solid (caloric restriction in animals, rapamycin and metformin trials, cellular senescence) to speculative (reprogramming, supplement stacks sold on biomarker charts). Alivewire's longevity coverage includes enthusiast forums and biohacking communities alongside journals, so weigh the source: in this topic, the gap between a mouse result and a human protocol is especially wide.

Written by the Alivewire editors from the coverage below, 4d ago. Not medical advice; how the ratings work.