Russian scientist finds the foundtain of youth?

[JonathanClement]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqwoo-O_GwM

I think this is a very good thing. I think that problems surrounding overpopulation have solutions that don't involve fascism or mindlessly depleting resources.

Sometimes, though, I fear things like this could lead to great oppression if used by the wrong hands.

 

[PracticalNihilist]

That's a very interesting and exciting tidbit of news. But I have to wonder if it will pan out at all. Only time will tell...

 

[Nerd]

As always, the media distorts the real science.

Secret of Eternal life my arse.

 

[Perpetual Student]

We could provide this substance for the world's population through our water foundtains.

 

[icerat]

Haven't the time to read it myself right now, but here's his patent, recently published, which explains why he's getting publicity now.

COMPOSITION FOR DECELERATING THE AGING IN THE ORGANISM AND FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE TIME THEREOF AND THE USE OF SAID COMPOSITION

ETA: PDF version, with graphics

... looks quite impressive ....