The HumanWare Project
Join host Méline Liu on The HumanWare Project, where transformative technology meets human potential.
Through conversations with pioneering minds, longevity experts, and scientific innovators, we explore how emerging technologies can enhance our fundamental humanity. From cutting-edge neuroscience to wellness breakthroughs, discover pathways to human flourishing in our rapidly evolving world.
A futurist with boundless curiosity, Méline guides you to the frontiers of human capability and our species' next evolutionary leap.
The HumanWare Project
Can Blood Really Reverse Ageing? A Scientist’s 20-Year Quest
Step inside the laboratory where the future of human longevity is being written. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, Méline visits Generation Lab with co-founder Alina Rui Su a Harvard-trained scientist and Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, alongside pioneering researchers Dr. Irina and Dr. Michael Conboy.
From million-dollar flow cytometry machines that analyse ageing at the single-cell level to automated microscopes capturing cellular transformation in real-time, this lab houses the cutting-edge technology turning 20 years of groundbreaking science into real-world treatments. The Conboys reveal how their famous parabiosis experiments – surgically connecting young and old mice – led to the revolutionary discovery that aging might be reversible.
Most fascinating of all? Their work on 'immortal DNA' shows how stem cells can distinguish between old and new genetic material, keeping the freshest copies for themselves whilst passing worn versions to daughter cells.
In this episode you'll discover:
How million-dollar machines detect cellular aging in real-time
The romantic story behind one of science's greatest partnerships
Why parabiosis isn't just about blood sharing
The 'immortal DNA' mechanism that could revolutionise medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1852584/
How Generation Lab is turning research into accessible treatments
"Take care of science and science will take care of you," Dr. Irina Conboy explains, embodying the passion driving this revolutionary work.
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**This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.**