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Ok-Prior-8856 OP t1_j9hly39 wrote

The article points out:

> [...] before we can celebrate Rejuvenate Bio's discoveries as a scientific breakthrough, outside researchers will need to go through the startup's claims with a fine-toothed comb.

Because even if this did rejuvenate mice testing will be needed for both safety and efficacy in humans.

Skepticism aside, here's hoping this is a step forward for life extension!

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For_Never_Dreams t1_j9ideak wrote

I might finally be able to save enough for retirement if I have eighty working years ahead of me instead of forty.

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UnarmedSnail t1_j9i1a6t wrote

I expect lots of cancer even if it's effective.

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SkrullandCrossbones t1_j9idb0h wrote

Can’t make an omelette with breaking a few eggs! -Mad Scientists

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UnarmedSnail t1_j9ih0c0 wrote

This will absolutely spur all kinds of research funds into cancer cures.

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First-Translator966 t1_j9ll17i wrote

Cancer itself is a symptom of aging. Treating aging would be getting at the root cause of so many diseases.

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Vargock t1_j9i9oc3 wrote

Why does cancer always needs to ruin good things?

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UnarmedSnail t1_j9i9t4v wrote

You start messing with cell longevity and you're asking to have cancer.

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hawtpot87 t1_j9i97df wrote

Fuck it, they hit everyone with jabs already, let's live for fucking ever!!!?

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