Alas, the aging process is a constant companion of life, which is inherent in every living being on the planet - although for many generations there have been many enthusiasts who have dedicated their lives to fighting it. However, new research shows that it is mathematically impossible to deny the devastating effects of age in a multicellular organism.
One popular theory is that aging can potentially be stopped by using natural selection among cells. It has been suggested that if healthy cells in the body remain and the less capable cells associated with aging are removed from the body, people can remain young indefinitely.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The researchers argue that we will all develop cancer cells at some point in our lives, even if we try not to allow it through appropriate lifestyles. The point is, these cancer cells are not playing fair when it comes to natural selection.
Scientists believe this is due to a biological version of Catch-22 (the title of a satirical novel by Joseph Heller). It is that. that if you get rid of the poorly functioning cells it will allow the cancer cells to proliferate, and if you get rid of these cancer cells at all it will allow the withering cells to accumulate. There are no other options.
In other words, aging is an integral life principle of a multicellular organism. However, a number of projects are still actively looking for ways to avoid the consequences of time.
One study extended the life of insects by destroying damaged mitochondria and removing them from cells. So it is hoped that this technique may delay the onset of age-related conditions such as Parkinson's disease or cancer.
Another recent study used stem cells to reduce the fragility of bones that aging people are prone to. The treatment reportedly helped 15 patients, and more extensive testing of this method is planned in the near future.
However, solving one problem may simply leave the body open to another form of degradation.
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It is possible that the best way to get rid of the aging process is to give up our organic form of existence. Since we are doomed to fall apart at the cellular level, turning to technology could be our best choice for continuing life.
Of course, the biggest problem in this hypothetical transformation would be to transfer our consciousness to some kind of synthetic platform so that we can truly free ourselves from the limitations of organic existence.