Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the ginkgo tree

Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by agumonkey on Monday October 24, 2022 @08:18PM (#33324497)

After Michael Levin recent trail of interviews, it's strange to see so much news on the 'eternal' life front.

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by throw1234651234 on Monday October 24, 2022 @08:37PM (#33324643)

Every time my mind goes on the immortality tangent I remind myself that we can't:

1. Heal a cavity. 2. Re-attach a nail. 3. Force hair growth. 4. Fix cartilage.

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by k__ on Monday October 24, 2022 @08:51PM (#33324762)

Gotta live a healthy life until we can, I guess.

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by kQq9oHeAz6wLLS on Monday October 24, 2022 @09:19PM (#33324970)

Re #3 I just read they had some success growing hair in the lab

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by agumonkey on Tuesday October 25, 2022 @01:20AM (#33326539)

the japanese team ?

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by agumonkey on Tuesday October 25, 2022 @01:21AM (#33326547)

Well that's half my point, it seems there's a renewal of ideas / resources on those topics. Or maybe just enough successes to put light on long old work.

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Re:Immortal by Default: A brief history of humans and the gi... by someweirdperson on Tuesday October 25, 2022 @10:47AM (#33331169)

At least, unlike elephants, we're not doomed to die of starvation after losing our last set of teeth.

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