Sir2

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A gene discovered in yeast (Silent Information Regulator number 2) that, when increased, extended yeast lifespan by 30% and suppressed aging via information dysregulation. Human equivalents are Sirtuins.

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David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years | Lex Fridman Podcast #189

David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years | Lex Fridman Podcast #189

Lex Fridman

A gene discovered in yeast (Silent Information Regulator number 2) that, when increased, extended yeast lifespan by 30% and suppressed aging via information dysregulation. Human equivalents are Sirtuins.