Episódio #37 - Vamos viver para sempre?, com Mayana Zatz
Summary
Hosts Martha Gabriel and Carol Tamacia explore how technology impacts longevity, featuring geneticist Maiana Zatz. They discuss historical perspectives on immortality and Zatz’s research on Brazilian centenarians, highlighting genetic factors and the critical role of exercise. The episode also covers emerging technologies like xenotransplants, bioengineering, and AI in extending healthy lifespan.
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor message
Historical desire for immortality and Gilgamesh
Three stages of technology and longevity
Interview with Prof. Maiana Zatz on centenarians
Studying genes and organoids from centenarians
Exercise, diet, and the myth of living forever
Xenotransplants and tissue rejuvenation tech
Genomic banks and Brazilian genetic diversity
Healthy aging vs. lifespan extension
Personality traits of centenarians
Future technologies: AI, digital twins, and healthspan
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