Tech CEO Bryan Johnson edits his DNA on remote island in his bid to 'live forever'
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his radical attempts to extend human longevity, is making headlines again with his latest anti-aging experiment. Johnson, the CEO of neurotechnology firm Kernel, had previously made news by infusing his son¡¯s plasma to rejuvenate himself. Now, he claims to have slowed down aging through an unconventional DNA editing procedure on the remote island of Roatan, Honduras, in September 2023.
Johnson¡¯s strict health regimen includes eating only between 4:30 and 11 am, going to bed by 8:30 pm, and consuming over 100 pills daily.
Bryan Johnson undergoes gene therapy
Johnson's latest endeavor involved spending $20,000 on a reversible gene therapy developed by Minicircle, a company known for its pioneering methods. He shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, ¡°Humans currently have a maximum lifespan of roughly 120 years. However, gene therapies have the potential to help break through that barrier.¡± He emphasized that follistatin gene therapy, administered via two injections, has shown promise in extending lifespan by over 30 percent in mice.
As per media reports, Minicircle¡¯s Co-founder and CEO, Mac Davis, discussed significant improvements in epigenetic age and notable gains in muscular mass. Davis explained that the circular DNA loop, or plasmid, is designed to be easily manufactured and injected beneath the skin, potentially containing any gene beneficial to the human body.
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Risks and concerns about gene therapy
Johnson acknowledged the possible risks associated with gene therapy, which had previously prevented him and his team from using it. He mentioned that if his body reacted negatively, he might take tetracycline, an antibiotic that would swiftly kill and deactivate the implanted DNA molecules. Johnson's trip to Prospera, a city on Roatan, was motivated by the fact that the treatment has not received FDA approval in the US.
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Jokingly, Johnson mentioned his various wellness practices, including using a 'blood boy,' monitoring nighttime erections, and regenerating his penis with shock therapy. He admitted that his therapies are quite varied but believes the gene therapy he is receiving in Honduras might be the best anti-aging treatment he has ever tried.
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