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Can a Person Be 1000 Years Old? The Science of Radical Life Extension

While the oldest person with a verifiable date of birth, Jeanne Calment, died at 122, some scientists believe that the maximum human lifespan is not fixed and could be radically extended. The question, "Can a person be 1000 years old?" moves from science fiction to theoretical possibility, thanks to groundbreaking research into the biology of aging. This pursuit involves manipulating the fundamental processes that cause our bodies to decay over time.