Could we age backwards like jellyfish? | Nicklas Brendborg

The search for the Fountain of Youth has intrigued and challenged scientists for centuries. Now, 'longevity' is a buzzword - a multi-billion dollar industry with myriad interventions that could help us live longer and better. But are we any closer to fully understanding what it takes to extend healthy lifespan or healthspan? Nicklas Brendborg is a biotechnology researcher and the author of Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity. The Copenhagen-based PhD student explores, with a critical eye, some of the fundamental questions related to aging science and mankind's quest to push the boundaries of healthy living. In this LLAMA podcast, with Peter Bowes, Nicklas explains how some animals have already achieved immortality and why the mechanisms behind aging continue to challenge researchers.

This interview was also published on February 20, 2023 at http://www.llamapodcast.com ▸ Also listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: https://llamapodcast.us15.list-manage... The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.