Putin’s 150-year lifespan claim meets science reality.
Putin’s claim of organ transplants extending life to 150 meets scientific reality.
Why it matters
- Putin's claim highlights progress and limits of transplant medicine.
- Ethical dilemmas arise from using donor organs for anti-aging.
By the numbers
- No specific numbers mentioned in the abstract/main text.
The big picture
- Historical attempts like "monkey gland" transplants show longstanding interest.
- Current tech like blood plasma transfusions show ongoing efforts.
What they're saying
- Comments question long-term effects and lifelong medication needs.
- Suggestions for cloning or immune system reprogramming.
Caveats
- Effects in mice haven't translated to humans.
- Ethical concerns around using donor organs for anti-aging.
What’s next
- More research needed to overcome medical challenges.