If billionaires could suddenly gain immortality, would the world's governments finally act against climate change? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I'm pretty sure they would. It's not like they'd like to see their seaside properties go underwater within their lifetimes.

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[-] treefrog@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

In older mice the best telomere therapies are increasing lifespan by ~15%. Max human lifespan is currently ~120. So, if those same therapies work on old billionaires they still wouldn't live past 150.

Models for extending life in young mice and mice zygotes hit around ~25%.

200 isn't within our grasp currently. 150 is if the animal models work on humans. But the treatments work better the younger the animal. Working best on embryos.

Tldr: It's unlikely today's billionaires will live past 150 without a breakthrough in telomere research.

[-] mydude@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago

Telomere therapies is but one path. There are many different paths that each contribute to a longer life in better shape. I've seen at least four different therapies, all very promising. I don't have article links at hand. Point being, that these therapies are so close that they might already be available, for the exploitation-class.

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