In this conversation, Yuta Lee shares his journey from economics and law to the forefront of stem cell therapy and longevity research. He discusses the potential of stem cells and gene therapy in curing diseases and extending healthspan. Yuta explains the significance of exosomes in cell communication and their role in rejuvenating aging cells. He emphasizes the importance of immune privilege in stem cell therapies and the need for regulatory changes to support preventive healthcare. The conversation highlights the collaborative spirit in the longevity field and the vision for democratizing access to advanced therapies.

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In this episode, we explore:

• Why aging is a complex biological network, not a single condition
• The role of the sirtuin pathway in regulating healthspan
• How stem cell and reprogramming science is reshaping what’s possible
• Why global funding for aging research remains insufficient
• How Singapore is positioning itself as a longevity research leader

Kennedy also reflects on the personal experiences that shaped his path from early gene therapy inspiration to leading major aging research centers.

This conversation challenges how we think about aging, health, and the science that could change both.

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⁠Kennedy Schaal⁠⁠, CEO of ⁠Rejuve.Bio⁠⁠, explains how her team bred flies to live 7 months and what it means for aging research.

In this episode:

– The Methuselah fruit fly experiment: world’s longest-running evolutionary biology project

– What Yamanaka factors and genetic signatures reveal about aging

– How AI and genomics are accelerating discovery

– Real-world applications: Alzheimer’s research and preventive health

– Why Kennedy is advocating for young scientists and open collaboration

Plus: her early fascination with aging, working with ⁠⁠Ben Goertzel ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠SingularityNet⁠⁠, and what comes next for reversing age-related decline.

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Longevity Summit Dublin | July 2-4 | Trinity College Dublin

Takeaways from this episode

• Aging is often perceived negatively, but it brings wisdom and experience.
• Caloric restriction can delay aging and improve survival rates.
• The study of yeast has provided significant insights into aging.
• Geroscience aims to understand the relationship between aging and diseases.
• Aging is a gradual decline in bodily systems.
• Inflammation increases with age, affecting health responses.
• Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in overall health.
• Research in monkeys can provide parallels to human aging.
• Caloric restriction has been shown to have non-permissive effects on tumor growth.
• Understanding aging can lead to better treatments for age-related diseases.
• Caloric restriction studies show promise but face compliance challenges.
• The biology of aging is complex and requires extensive research.
• GLP-1 has fascinating implications for metabolic health.
• Obesity complicates aging but is not the sole issue.
• Senescent cells contribute to inflammation and aging.
• Investing in geriatric care is crucial for an aging population.
• Longitudinal studies provide better insights into aging.
• Stem cell therapies hold potential for rejuvenating tissues.
• Aging research needs more focus on practical applications.
• Collaboration in aging research can lead to significant advancements.

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