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		kenthorvath on Nov 29, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Telomerase – Mouse lifespan extended up to 24% wit... That's what clinical trials and FDA approval is for (at least in theory).

michaelhoffman on Nov 29, 2012 [–]

It would be wise to exercise much caution before pursuing this kind of treatment in a human, even as part of a clinical trial. I doubt an ethics committee would approve it as part of a clinical trial of a human anti-aging treatment.

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