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Is there an aging disease? The scientific debate and future of longevity

In 2015, scientists argued in *Frontiers in Genetics* that biological aging should be classified as a disease. This bold proposition highlights a long-standing and complex scientific debate: is there an aging disease, or is aging simply a natural, irreversible process that increases our risk for other illnesses? For decades, the biomedical community has grappled with this question, challenging our fundamental understanding of health, disease, and the nature of growing older.