Scientists Discover ‘Chemical Cocktails’ That Reverse Aging

A group of researchers discovered six chemical compounds that could reverse aging, not just slow it.

Jose Antonio Lanz•

This is just one of the latest developments in a field that has received a growing interest from tech billionaires. Sam Altman, CEO of AI firm OpenAI, recently invested $180 million into stealth startup Retro Biosciences. The company wants to add a decade to human life spans by 2030.

Others diving into the space include Altos Labs, launched in 2021 with reported $3 billion in backing, and NewLimit, funded by $250 million from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Some wealthy entrepreneurs like Bryan Johnson are experimenting on themselves already. The tech millionaire follows an open-sourced intense anti-aging regimen, including briefly injecting his son’s blood to taking over 100 pills per day. Johnson claims he has slowed his biological aging by over 30 years.

Sinclair notes that preparing treatments suitable for human testing will still take time. However, he expressed confidence in the approach. "Aging reversal can be achieved, not only by genetic means, but also chemical," Sinclair concluded.

The potential to extend lifespans significantly may meet resistance. But if treatments can postpone age-related disease and improve health in old age, they could also reduce often crippling medical costs. These visionary scientists see a future where 100 could become the new 60.