http://www.takepart.com/2008/06/04/new-drugs-to-treat-aging-on-horizon/ Socially conscious entertainment from the company behind AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR and THE KITE RUNNER. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:16:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.takepart.com/2008/06/04/new-drugs-to-treat-aging-on-horizon/#comment-9804 Jonathan Lowe Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:24:49 +0000 http://blogs.takepart.com/2008/06/04/new-drugs-to-treat-aging-on-horizon/#comment-9804 The work of Dr. Cynthia Kenyon in longevity science has shown that lifespan can be affected by gene manipulation, and this bodes well for the future (perhaps even soon) introduction of drugs which may dramatically lengthen life, even for humans. What the ramifications will be for society remains to be seen, since longer lives also means more people to feed. But overall, the effect on medical costs and quality of life can only be positive, so long as nothing gets out of control, as in my recent medical thriller "Geezer." Science fiction is becoming science fact faster now than ever, as technology leap frogs our ability to prepare for it.--Jonathan Lowe, JustSayNoWay.com The work of Dr. Cynthia Kenyon in longevity science has shown that lifespan can be affected by gene manipulation, and this bodes well for the future (perhaps even soon) introduction of drugs which may dramatically lengthen life, even for humans. What the ramifications will be for society remains to be seen, since longer lives also means more people to feed. But overall, the effect on medical costs and quality of life can only be positive, so long as nothing gets out of control, as in my recent medical thriller “Geezer.” Science fiction is becoming science fact faster now than ever, as technology leap frogs our ability to prepare for it.–Jonathan Lowe, JustSayNoWay.com

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