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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
The big three age-related diseases—cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's—are exacerbated by age, and understanding the biology of aging could lead to breakthroughs in prevention.
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7 More Healthy Years: What We Can Learn from Super Agers
@ a16z
05/27/25
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
Lifestyle changes alone are not enough to prevent the big three age-related diseases; we must also consider environmental factors like pollution and chemicals.
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
We have made significant strides in understanding aging through data, yet we have not effectively used this knowledge to prevent diseases like cancer and cardiovascular issues.
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
We can potentially add seven healthy years to our lives by preventing the major age-related diseases: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions.
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
American healthcare is in crisis, but we have a path to prevention that focuses on preventing age-related diseases rather than reversing aging.
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Michio Kaku
10/22/19
@ Lex Fridman
Artificial intelligence will help us discover the genetic basis of aging, potentially leading to the identification of the 'Fountain of Youth' and the ability to reverse aging.
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
In my book, 'Super Agers', I discuss findings from a study where we found little genetic difference in people who reached 87 without age-related diseases, highlighting the importance of understanding the biology of aging.
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Michio Kaku
10/22/19
@ Lex Fridman
Aging is caused by the buildup of genetic errors, and if we can fix these errors, particularly in the mitochondria, we could achieve immortality.
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Dr. Eric Topol
05/27/25
@ a16z
AI is crucial in pulling together data from various sources to enhance our understanding of health and aging, making it a key dimension in preventive healthcare.
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Elon Musk
01/10/17
@ Y Combinator
Genetics is the second most important area; solving genetic diseases and preventing conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's would be wonderful.