How Old Can Humans Get?

How Old Can Humans Get?

By Bill Gifford – Scientific American An expert on aging thinks humans could live to be 1,000 years old—with a few tweaks to our genetic “software” How long can human beings live? Although life expectancy has increased significantly over the past century, thanks...
Blood of Young Mice Extends Life in the Old

Blood of Young Mice Extends Life in the Old

By Carl Zimmer – The New York Times Infusions of youthful blood led older mice to live 6 to 9 percent longer, a new study found. A team of scientists has extended the lives of old mice by connecting their blood vessels to young mice. The infusions of youthful...