The Great Read: Longevity Science Is Overhyped. But This Research Really Could Change Humanity.
A new therapy has the potential to cure hundreds of diseases — and even reverse aging.
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April 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Longevity Science Is Overhyped. But This Research Really Could Change Humanity.

A new therapy has the potential to cure hundreds of diseases — and even reverse aging.

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