A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Human Longevity

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Published 2024-07-11
Can we not only live longer but better, healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen describe how stem cell research may hold the key to longevity. [8/2024] [Show ID: 39869]

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00:00 Start
00:23 Dr. Robert Signer
01:52 Looking For The Fountain Of Youth
06:40 Blood Forming Stem Cells
10:21 Proteins
17:39 Secret to Longevity
20:58 Dr. Shiri Gur-Cohen
25:36 Skin
29:10 Hair Follicles
33:08 Is The Vascular System the Key?
41:08 Tricking Old Stem Cells
45:51 The Fountain of Youth in the Vascular System?
47:28 Questions and Answers
All Comments (21)
  • @Hes1oscillations
    The first talk was great, a very impressionistic explanation of their research, certainly enough context to start reading up about it in more detail
  • @msfifi8669
    Indeed, it’s an exciting time. Thank you for your hard work to improve health-span and thank you sharing your outcomes.
  • @infact5376
    I am layman. I just wanted to bring into your notice there is something in UDST (Urine Devrived Stem Cells0 which helps longivity. Former Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Morarji Desai used to drink his own Urine every day and he became PM at a very late age and lived more than 100 years without any major health problem. His interview on this subject is available on BBC. Make sceientific studies if you can! There is a branch of study on this subject in ancient India, called Shivambu. Some literature is still available.
  • @k.h.6991
    I found both talks fascinating. I would love more on how the lymphatic system works, in relation to cardiovascular health.
  • @jakkigiles6446
    This is really interesting but I would be astonished if the drug companies allow this to become a reality.
  • @Jessica-kk1cz
    In terms of the gentlemen asking about timing - it’s ignorant to laugh. It’s not funny. For example, in ARPA-H, one criteria for funding is the - so what? And is your research going to have a real impact on peoples’ lives in a reasonable period of time? And as far as “you didn’t know cancer survivors before, and now you do” goes - we used to use rotary phones and now we have cell phones. Point is - now we have tools like epigenetic clocks, AI / ML, models on protein folding, better imaging technology, not to mention knowledge of bioelectricity (which also ties into cell differentiation), epigenetic reprogramming, mitochondria, quantum biology, etc. We don’t need studies about the limitations of rotary phones. It’s 2024, not 2004 or 1984. Different times, different measuring stick. Same for biomedical R&D, tech transfer, distribution.
  • @jordistulen4565
    In mouse studies daily calorie restriction shows exponential life span extension, but protein restriction not so much, only a bit
  • @jayyoo906
    Any communication method between the stem cells? How to transfer genetic heritage?
  • @arnobsaha5643
    Deep sleep and meditation boosts stem cells than any other food or any activity.
  • @RobtJude
    Conclusion - As you get older things slow down and don't work as well as they did when you were younger..
  • @RoshanPatel1441
    Suffered TBI Thematic Brain Ingery from a motorcycle 🏍️ in 2016 currently wheelchair bound currently,🕉️✌🏾
  • @saturdaysequalsyouth
    How strong are those bites? Looks like they can take a finger clean off by accident.