Inflated expectations: the strange craze for translational research on aging
David Gems, Simon Okholm, Maёl Lemoine
Abstract
The geroscience research program of the last decade has entailed a shift of focus in research on aging, away from understanding its underlying biology and towards translation into anti-aging treatments—a shift that is premature.
Topics & Concepts
Translational researchBiologyBiotechnologyGenetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model OrganismsSpaceflight effects on biology