FOR centuries, humanity has sought ways to extend life, with the quest for longevity dating back thousands of years. Molecular biologist João Pedro de Magalhães puts it well: "Aging is natural. On the other hand, technology and science are about overcoming our natural limits." Today, scientists and experts worldwide are exploring groundbreaking approaches to extend the human lifespan — from gene therapies that help cells resist and even reverse aging to innovations that once belonged only in science fiction, such as cryogenics and digital memory storage.
The global market for longevity and anti-aging therapies is expanding rapidly, expected to reach $44.2 billion by 2030, a substantial increase from $25.1 billion in 2020, according to Allied Market Research. Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel laureate and former Royal Society president, notes that more than 300,000 scientific articles on aging have been published in the past decade, with over 700 startups investing billions in longevity research. This global momentum reflects humanity's commitment to living longer, healthier lives.
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