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While you probably wouldn't want full-on telomerase in your 20s might be worth the risk if you're pushing 80 :).
by ShardPhoenix 16y ago
While you probably wouldn't want full-on telomerase in your 20s might be worth the risk if you're pushing 80 :).
- stcredzero 16y agoWhile you probably wouldn't want full-on telomerase in your 20s might be worth the risk if you're pushing 80 :). Actually, you are much more at risk for cancer in your 80's. That might be the worst possible plan. There are 7 distinct classes of damage that comprise the wear and tear resulting from aging. Addressing telomeres only addresses one of these. Read and learn: http://www.scribd.com/doc/522716/Aubrey-de-Grey-SENS http://www.scribd.com/doc/522716/Aubrey-de-Grey-SENS http://www.sens.org/ http://www.sens.org/
- ShardPhoenix 16y agoMy point is that you're probably going to die soon anyway, so even with the cancer risk the treatment may well be +EV. Similar to how people are more willing to undergo risky medical treatments when they're already dying.