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Research into longevity is extremely complex and controversial. We only know of 48 people in history who have lived past the age of 115.
The oldest known human on record is Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997 at age 122.
Even if the body did not undergo any other processes of ageing, the accumulation of senescent cells would eventually cause death.
While extending lifespan may seem like an exciting concept, this may pose additional challenges on both a societal and personal level.
For instance, overpopulation leads to carbon emissions. Increased life expectancy has played a role in the development of this problem
