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De Grey Urges 'COVID-Scale' War on Aging Research

10/2/2025

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Aubrey de Grey, longevity researcher, says aging is humanity's biggest problem and calls for a 'COVID-scale' war on aging, seeking funding for life-extension research.
He notes anti-aging studies are costly—recent mouse experiments run into millions—mostly financed by philanthropy.
De Grey says acceptance is rising as research advances and advocacy gain mainstream traction, and extending lifespan should not entail prolonged illness.

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Aubrey de Grey, longevity researcher, says aging is humanity's biggest problem and calls for a 'COVID-scale' war on aging, seeking funding for life-extension research.
He notes anti-aging studies are costly—recent mouse experiments run into millions—mostly financed by philanthropy.
De Grey says acceptance is rising as research advances and advocacy gain mainstream traction, and extending lifespan should not entail prolonged illness.