Livslängdsförlängande

Livslängdsförlängande, also known as lifespan extension or life extension, refers to the practice or goal of increasing the average or maximum lifespan of humans or other organisms. This concept is explored through various scientific disciplines, including gerontology, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine.

The primary focus of livslängdsförlängande research is to understand the biological processes underlying aging and to develop interventions that can slow down or reverse these processes. Key areas of investigation include cellular senescence, telomere shortening, oxidative stress, and the accumulation of cellular damage. Scientists are studying a range of potential strategies, such as calorie restriction, pharmaceutical interventions targeting aging pathways, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine techniques like stem cell therapy.

While significant progress has been made in understanding aging, achieving substantial increases in human lifespan remains a complex challenge. Ethical considerations also play a crucial role in discussions surrounding livslängdsförlängande, including questions of accessibility, societal impact, and the definition of a "good" or "meaningful" lifespan. The pursuit of livslängdsförlängande is driven by a desire to improve healthspan, the period of life spent in good health, alongside lifespan itself, aiming to reduce the burden of age-related diseases and enhance overall quality of life.