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[Mind]

It has been 11 years since the LongeCity Now podcast last hosted Dr. Bill Andrews of Sierra Sciences, one of the leading proponents of the telomere theory of (primary) aging.

 

Here is the previous podcast: http://www.longecity...ndrews_2013.mp3

 

Sierra Sciences Website.

 

Some things I was wondering about.

 

What is the state of telomere research within and outside of Sierra Sciences?

 

What is holding back progress? (probably funding)

 

What is the status of the drug momelotinib?

 

Please post any questions you have for Dr. Bill Andrews. The podcast will occur within the next 1 to 2 weeks.

[QuestforLife]

Why has the telomere theory of ageing fallen out of fashion? 

 

You’ve had a long career Dr Andrews, are you still as enthused as ever about finding powerful telomerase activators to extend human health and life span, or are you looking to retire and hand the reins to someone else?

 

You have a robotic assay for detecting telomerase gene activation; how much does it cost to assay a single chemical and how long does it take? 

 

Do you think CRISPR might be a viable strategy for reactivating the human telomerase gene?

 

You are very fit and healthy, but if your health started to deteriorate, would you risk telomerase gene therapy?