April 10, 2025 | Issue #149

Hey there... Is this where longevity is headed?

In this week's newsletter:🧪 Longevity from the Laboratory 🤑 Expensive Health Status

Longevity Future = SciFi?

Today, we’re diving into three almost unbelievable stories that not only push the boundaries of what’s possible, but also suggest that the future of longevity might look like something straight out of science fiction. From lab-grown human bodies to resurrected ancient species and artificial wombs, these innovations hint at a world where aging and mortality could be radically redefined...First, let’s explore the concept of “bodyoids," which are synthetic human bodies made from stem cells, as detailed in MIT Technology Review. These creations could provide an endless supply of organs and tissues, tailored to match a patient’s own biology. Imagine a future where failing organs are replaced not with donor transplants, but with custom-grown spares, eliminating rejection risks and extending life spans dramatically. This sci-fi-esque technology could eliminate organ shortages, offering a literal renewal of the human body.Next, Time magazine brings us the return of the dire wolf, engineered by Colossal Biosciences using gene-editing techniques. While this project focuses on de-extinction, the underlying science (rewriting DNA to enhance traits) has profound implications for longevity. If we can edit genes to resurrect a species lost for 10,000 years, why not tweak human DNA to resist aging or disease? Picture a world where genetic upgrades become routine, pushing human lifespans into uncharted territory.Finally, The Times reports on the first baby born via a womb transplant. This breakthrough paves the way for advanced reproductive technologies, potentially including artificial wombs that could support life outside the body. For longevity, this could mean healthier starts to life, which reduces early developmental risks, and even the possibility of “rebooting” biological clocks.The question isn’t if this future will arrive, but how soon we’ll embrace it. See ya,

CodyFounder, Spannr

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• This Bizarre “Immortal” Creature Could Hold the Secret to Reversing Aging (SciTechDaily)

• Want Better Health and Status? For $250,000, Longevity Clinics Promise Both (WSJ)

• First baby in UK born from a womb transplant (The Times)

• The Return of the Dire Wolf (Time)

• Ethically sourced “spare” human bodies could revolutionize medicine (MIT)

• Longevity: From Buzzword To Nascent Business Category (Forbes)

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