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We Doubled Human Lifespans in the Last 200 Years. Can We Do It Again?

Researchers found bowhead whales have 100 times more CIRBP protein that repairs DNA damage, potentially enabling human lifespan extension up to 200 years, says University of Rochester.

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We track age by the number of birthdays we’ve had, but scientists are arguing that our cells tell a different, more truthful story. Our biological age reveals how our bodies are actually aging, from our muscle strength to the condition of our DNA.  The gap between these two numbers may hold the key to treating aging – which could help save 100,000 lives per day and win us $38 trillion dollars. This video We doubled human lifespans in the last 20…

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Popular Mechanics broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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