037. Using Known Biological Mechanisms to Keep Our Tissues Youthful (Guest Ira Pastor, CEO Bioquark) @humanOSme

Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

Many other organisms have superhuman abilities, such as the capacity to ward off cancer, periodically reverse aging, regenerate limbs, and even regrow brains. Yet these non-human species share many genetic similarities with us. This naturally raises the question of whether we can learn from other animals in our quest to delay aging, reverse disease, and – dare I say it – return to life from the empty expanse of death. These lofty goals bring us to today's episode of humanOS radio in which I speak with Ira Pastor, CEO of Bioquark.

037. Using Known Biological Mechanisms to Keep Our Tissues Youthful (Guest Ira Pastor, CEO Bioquark)

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