Apr 29, 2024
A longevity researcher is facing backlash for claiming to ‘reverse aging.’ Scientists say there’s no consensus on what it means
Posted by Paul Battista in categories: biotech/medical, life extension
Harvard researcher Dr. David Sinclair has found himself at the center of controversy within the longevity community.
Sinclair has been a poster child of the longevity movement for years. He’s built several biotechnology companies focused on reversing the effects of aging, won acclaim for his research, and cultivated a loyal base of fans who swear by his lifestyle tips.
He’s also earned his share of critics who say his research isn’t always backed up by sufficient evidence. But over the past months, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sinclair has been battling a new level of backlash from colleagues and researchers who say his claims on curing aging have gone too far.