On 14 Jan 1998 15:16:55 -0600, Jim Choate <ravage@ssz.com> wrote:
Actualy, at least according to one episode of that show on TDC that Skully form the X-Files hosts, there are several groups who are working on just this thing. One female researcher has extended the life of worms (admittedly a step or two from humans) by 7 times with no apparent effect. There was a piece on CNN late last nite about some researchers discussing this as well. Their estimate is that it would be at least 5 years before there would be anything available on the open market.
There is also at least two groups working on growing specific organs. One group (the one interviewed on the TDC show) is using plastic forms to grow the organs in. They can apparently grow small samples of specific cells and are looking at how to organize the growth of more complex structures such as a kidney which would include blood-vessels and such.
I am sorry I don't know the name of the show. If somebody out there does please speak up.
The name of the show is "Future Fantastic". There were 4 episodes, each covering a different area. -- Phelix