Chinese Scientists Vow to Push Human Lifespan to 120 Years
Chinese scientists plan to slow the aging process of the population and significantly extend human life. Despite sometimes questionable scientific rationales and overly optimistic forecasts, the government is actively backing projects that promise to radically increase lifespan. This field of research has been dubbed 'longevity biology', according to The New York Times. Photo from open sources.
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Experts Optimistic About Surpassing Age Limits
Some experts are confident that humanity will soon be able to overcome aging limitations. For example, Lonvi Biosciences' chief executive Lu Qinghua is convinced that reaching an age of 120 years is entirely feasible thanks to new developments. His company produces anti-aging pills containing grape seed extract. According to Lu, these new discoveries allow hope for even complete elimination of cancer from humanity in the next five to ten years.
Longevity Pill Claims: Molecules That Target 'Zombie Cells'
Grape seeds have long been popular as a health food in the West and in traditional Chinese medicine. But Lonvi claims to have isolated from them molecules that 'destroy zombie cells' — aging cells that do not die and harm healthy cells — and has found a way to produce capsules with a high concentration of these molecules.
A Century-Long Ambition: From Qin Shi Huang to Modern Biotech
The quest for immortality is not new for the Chinese. Even the first emperor of the Qin dynasty Shi Huangdi sent expeditions in search of the elixir of eternal youth about two thousand years ago. Yet he died relatively young—at age 49—perhaps precisely because of the toxic potions he used in his attempts to prolong his life. Today Chinese researchers go beyond historical experiments, integrating modern technologies and innovative approaches. Scientific laboratories are working on developing unique formulas that promote the health of the elderly and prevent age-related diseases. Some enthusiasts claim that scientific advances will allow a person to live beyond a century.
Reality Check: Death Is Not Overcome, But Quality of Life Could Improve
As experts note, while the dream of fully overcoming death remains utopian, real advances in biotechnology can significantly improve the quality of life for the elderly and delay the onset of age-related diseases.
