Article 6X717 $101m longevity research prize aims to ‘shatter the limits’ on ageing

$101m longevity research prize aims to ‘shatter the limits’ on ageing

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Amelia Hill
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Teams vie for place on shortlist for XPrize Healthspan, the richest prize yet in the longevity field

Admitting its goal is audacious", the largest longevity-focused prize in history - offering $101m (76m) in prize money - will announce its shortlist of candidates on Monday.

The aim of the seven-year XPrize Healthspan is to develop a way for humans to dramatically rejuvenate muscles, cognition and immune functions, the three systems crucial to healthy ageing.

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