Is real "on earth" immortality really a possibility. Please no religious answers.
2007-03-28 18:23:34 · 4 answers · asked by Steven C 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Seemed to be big news a few years back that we were "closing in" on the gene. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3483431.stm
Then the Human Genome Project was considered complete, years ahead of schedule.
Is this gene forgotten?
2007-03-28 18:35:01 · update #1
look up
"p53" and "telomeres therapy" or "telomerease therapy"
As far as any real capable advances in aging technology, thats the best place to start.
2007-03-28 18:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by shadycaliber 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
from what i understand, the aging process is mostly not genetic. it is caused by toxins that slowly build up in your cells. i'm not talking about cancer, just normal wear and tear kind of stuff.
i don't have any evidence, it's just something i heard at some time or another, so i might be completely wrong.
2007-03-29 01:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by Critical Mass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but probably not in my lifetime
2007-03-29 01:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by BajaRick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gene for aging has not been identified. If it has, please, tell us which one it is.
2007-03-29 01:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋