Aging could be caused by epigenetic errors due to DNA damage, and could potentially be reversed by 'rebooting' cellular software.

noli's read

This hypothesis is based on the information theory of aging, explored notably by David Sinclair's laboratory at Harvard. Studies on mouse models (preclinical RCT) have shown that it is possible to reprogram certain cells using specific transcription factors to restore a younger epigenetic function. While the proof of concept in the laboratory is fascinating, the transition to humans remains highly speculative. It is important to note that the term 'reboot' or 'reset' is a simplified analogy: the complexity of human aging involves multiple mechanisms (senescence, genomic instability, mitochondrial decline) that go beyond epigenetic regulation alone. At this stage, speaking of aging reversal in humans is a bold extrapolation that lacks direct and rigorous clinical evidence. Current research opens up exciting paths for regenerative medicine, but we are still far from a validated therapeutic application for the general public.

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