There are many diseases and illnesses that science has already found cures for, and many more that scientists aim to cure in the coming years. Given the exponential trajectory of science and technology, it wouldn’t be a stretch to see most disease gone in our lifetime.

When we speak of disease, most of the time cancer comes to mind first and foremost. What often does not, is aging. Getting older is in many respects considered natural, unavoidable, and certainly far different from we normally consider disease. However, there are people that claim otherwise, believing that aging is simply another problem that science will eventually solve. Big Think details some aspects of this drive for longevity:

Though we have added decades to the human lifespan through medical science, we have done little to reverse the process of aging itself, other than surface, cosmetic procedures. Now, billionaire engineer and biotech CEO Osman Kibar has a new root to the fountain of youth, through genetics. As a result, his San Diego-based Samumed is the most highly valued startup in the world.

One medication is claimed to reverse baldness and regrow hair. Another brings back color to gray or white hair. A third smoothes away wrinkles. Another drug aims at regenerating lost cartilage, thereby overcoming osteoarthritis. Others look to reverse disc degeneration in the spine, treat cancer, and remove scarring from the lungs. Further plans include ending Alzheimer’s and the most common cause of blindness, macular degeneration.

Those are lofty goals, but very welcome ones. How successful Osman is, and how quickly he can accomplish these goals, remains to be seen. But given the investments and rate of technological and scientific discovery, I wouldn’t bet against it happening soon. Check out the full post for more details.

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