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M Prize For Anti-Aging Research Hits $1,000,000

Posted by timothy on from the why-if-I-only-had-a-pair-of-eyes-on-the-back-of-my-head dept.

Reason writes "William Haseltine of Human Genome Sciences (the 'father of regenerative medicine') has pushed the M Prize for anti-aging research - a project cofounded by biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey and Dave Gobel - over the $1,000,000 mark in pledges. Congratulations to all involved! Read the press release here."

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  1. It's for mice, not humans. by Chemisor · · Score: 2, Funny

    I don't know about you, but if I discovered immortality, I certainly wouldn't tell anyone. Just imagine all those stupid people you know, hanging around you forever! *shudder* If I keep it a secret, then I'll be sure to outlive them. Eventually.