Some scientists think there’s no upper limit on ageing. Let’s hope they’re wrong | Stewart Dakers
by Stewart Dakers from on (#2VAY4)
Even if bodies could be made to live forever, minds would still fail. As one of the crumbling generation, I want a better life, not a longer one
"A hundred and ruddy 20 " within 30 years, that's what they're saying " just imagine, being 50 again " after all, we are simply material cells " ah, but what about the mind?"
A post-bingo conversation with some of my crumbly friends in the community centre. We are discussing the new prospect of amortality. It has created a major row among academics, with the publication of a paper by Jan Vijg, an eminent geneticist, suggesting there is an upper limit of around 115 years before we shuffle off this mortal coil being vigorously challenged by Professor Jim Vaupel, a specialist in ageing, and colleagues, who maintain there is no ceiling on longevity.
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