From snake oil to biohacking: The quackery and science of longevity
Scientists still have no convincing answer as to whether medicine can substantially extend human life, but enormous sums are being invested in research on the subject: in March 2026 alone, the U.S. government agency ARPA-H allocated $144 million to developing biomarkers of aging and testing drugs to slow it. According to the WHO , by 2050 the number of people over 60 worldwide will double to 2.1…
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