The Future of Stem Cell Therapy

In this conversation, Yuta Lee shares his journey from economics and law to the forefront of stem cell therapy and longevity research. He discusses the potential of stem cells and gene therapy in curing diseases and extending healthspan. Yuta explains the significance of exosomes in cell communication and their role in rejuvenating aging cells. He emphasizes the importance of immune privilege in stem cell therapies and the need for regulatory changes to support preventive healthcare. The conversation highlights the collaborative spirit in the longevity field and the vision for democratizing access to advanced therapies.

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Dr. ⁠Brian Kennedy⁠, Professor at the National University of Singapore and global expert in aging research, shares key insights from decades at the forefront of longevity science.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why aging is a complex biological network, not a single condition
• The role of the sirtuin pathway in regulating healthspan
• How stem cell and reprogramming science is reshaping what’s possible
• Why global funding for aging research remains insufficient
• How Singapore is positioning itself as a longevity research leader

Kennedy also reflects on the personal experiences that shaped his path from early gene therapy inspiration to leading major aging research centers.

This conversation challenges how we think about aging, health, and the science that could change both.

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Kennedy Schaal ⁠ CEO of ⁠Rejuve.Bio⁠ shares her inspiring journey from a childhood curiosity about aging to leading groundbreaking longevity research.

As head of the world's longest-running evolutionary biology experiment, the Methuselah fruit flies, Kennedy explains how selective breeding has dramatically extended fruit fly lifespan from just a few weeks up to seven months, revealing clear genetic signals related to longevity.

Kennedy dives into the science behind this remarkable achievement, highlighting the importance of genes like Yamanaka factors, which offer direct parallels to human aging. She underscores how evolutionary biology combined with advanced genomic analysis could unlock new ways to prevent age-related diseases.

Beyond fruit flies, Kennedy discusses the transformative potential of AI in biomedical research, detailing how artificial intelligence can uncover critical insights hidden within complex datasets. Through her collaboration with renowned AI scientist ⁠Ben Goertzel ⁠and ⁠SingularityNet⁠, Kennedy's work has already led to promising interventions for Alzheimer's disease.

While optimistic about the rapid mainstream adoption of longevity research, Kennedy also emphasizes the need for greater collaboration and openness in the scientific community.

She passionately advocates for nurturing young scientists and investing in preventive healthcare, envisioning profound societal benefits if aging is brought under greater medical control.

This conversation captures the excitement, challenges, and incredible potential of current longevity science, highlighting Kennedy Schaal’s role at the forefront of research that could reshape human healthspan.

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