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04/06/2020

Does Immortality Actually Exist in Nature?

What might this portend for the future of Humanity. Could we, at the very least learn how to dramatically extend our lives by studying the Hydra? What gives them the ability apparently avoid aging indefinitely?

Hydra

Listen to this NPR Podcast to hear Martinez describe how he came to discover this enigmatic creature and why he abruptly ended the almost decade long experiment. 

Will someone one day pick up the ball and dive deeper into this mystery? Should they? What if Humanity had the technology to extend life indefinitely? Would it only be available to the rich and powerful? Would over-population, diminishing resources, adequate space and pollution make us long for the days when humans had a shelf life? 

Let us know what you think.

 

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Posted by on 04/06/2020 at 10:15 AM in Brave New Voices, Focus on Nature, Health and Happiness, Nature |

Tags: aging, Daniel Martinez, evolutionary biology, hydra, immortality, Life extension, living forever, Pomona College

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