People are about to grasp the secret of immortality?

Scientists are slowly deciphering the mysteries of aging, meaning that one day not far from humans can immortalize .

So far, the maximum life expectancy of people has reached the threshold of 125 years, which has contributed significantly thanks to medical progress. These advances have led to the average life expectancy of people from 46 years old in 1900 to 78 years old today.

Through genetic research, scientists are hoping to create reflexes for the body's immune system to destroy cancer cells and refine DNA to prevent aging of healthy cells. . Plus the new stem cell technology and 3D printing produce new cells that can allow the "improvement of old people" just like fixing an old car.

'I would like to say, we have a 50-50 chance to control aging according to the level of desire with medical progress over the next 25 years,' said geriatrician Aubrey de Gray.

Science is about to find the secret of immortality for humans?(Photo: haxbee.com)

Reduce aging by eating less?

Until now, science has only discovered how to slow the aging process by reducing the amount of calories absorbed into the body. According to the study, fish species, rats, nematodes and some other species, if they eat less, can extend 30-40% of their life time.

However, there has been no such test in humans but only in brown monkeys. But in the end, the monkey that lacks calories did not increase life expectancy. Meanwhile, some 'super skinny' people eat only 1,200 calories a day, less than half of normal people, and always believe they can live longer than usual 10-20 years.

There is a much better option

Some laboratories around the world are replacing human damaged organs with stem cell technology. Recently, in July 2013, the good news came when Japanese scientists announced that they had successfully developed the first miniature liver from human skin cells.

Along with the progress, scientists also use 3D printing technology to support the production of new organs for the human body as required. So far, they have printed a set of mouse hearts in a three-dimensional shape and can beat the rhythm like a normal heart. Even some scientists find ways to cure aging for these organs themselves.

In particular, scientists are focusing on deciphering the mysterious part of DNA, called telomeres , that can help chromosomes not age. But when the cells divide many times over the years, it leads to frayed telomeres, which lead to poor division of cells and rapid aging. Scientists believe that, if you find a way to prevent the degeneration of telomeres, it can prevent the aging process.

So humans have an immortal chance?

A Russian millionaire Dmitry Itskov, believes that humans will become immortal within the next 3 decades. And Google technical director Ray Kurzweil guesses that humans will be immortalized in a way of "integrating with computers" to store their thoughts and experiences there.

Although the idea of ​​wanting to live as immortal as these two characters is not rare, it is said that from a moral point of view, a finite life for humans is essential. Because immortal people will lead to the overload of the planet and the immeasurable effects of culture.

But that warning does not quell the desire to find an immortal path for mankind. In 1988, a student accidentally discovered a mysterious, immortal marine creature that is the Benjamin Jelly sea jellyfish. Until now, scientists are still "anxious" to find the solution to this creature as well as the sponges and worms that help, in the hope of bringing immortality to humans.

'Once we determine how to recover the jellyfish of the jellyfish, we will achieve miracles. That is to bring immortality to people, ' marine biologist Shin Kubota expressed cheerfully.