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The Fight To End Aging Gains Legitimacy, Funding
oddwick11 writes "Aubrey de Grey and other leading scientists and thinkers in stem cell research and regenerative medicine will gather in Los Angeles at UCLA for Aging 2008 to explain how their work can combat human aging, and the sociological implications of developing rejuvenation therapies. From an article today in WIRED Magazine 'Now, though, some scientists are beginning to view his approach — looking at aging as a disease and bringing in more disciplines into gerontology — as worthwhile, even if they still look askance at his claims of permanent reversible aging within a lifespan. The Methuselah Foundation now has an annual research funding budget of several million dollars, de Grey says, and it's beginning to show lab results that he thinks will turn scientists' heads.'" The conference is free, though registration is required; L.A. area readers who can attend are encouraged to post their thoughts. Update: 06/27 05:18 GMT by T : Dr. de Grey notes that you can also simply show up and register on-site. Look forward to a Slashdot interview with de Grey in the near future.
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I'm all for science, and I hope scientists can stop aging. You have to think though. Even with a cure for aging, something will inevitably kill you. And even if you could live for a real long time, you'd still encounter suffering directly or indirectly.
God is the only one who holds the promise for an eternity better than anyone can conceive. God also loves us so he wants to see us happy. Even though this world may be flawed because of evil made its way in it, we're only here for a short while. If you want to live forever, don't worry because the arrangements have already been made. Just go in life being a good individual. And the Bible makes a good read especially if you read the New Testament.
God spoke to me.
But will he have Time Enough for Love?
Where's your Ezra Howard now?
Help stamp out iliturcy.