Biological Time Travel: How Cryopreservation Could Transform Medicine | Laura Deming

In The Generalist podcast, Mario Gabriele interviews Laura Deming, the founder of Until, about her journey into longevity research and reversible cryopreservation. Deming discusses her unconventional upbringing, which fostered uncorrelated thinking about aging and death, and how she became fascinated with longevity at a young age, eventually working with biologist Cynthia Kenyon. She recounts the stigma once associated with longevity research and explains Until's mission to develop reversible cryopreservation technology for human organs, aiming to extend healthy lifespans and improve organ transplantation. Deming shares insights into the technical challenges of cryopreservation, the importance of organ quality, and the sociological considerations surrounding the technology, emphasizing the need for urgency and long-term vision in the field. She also touches upon her personal philosophy, the beauty of scientific ideas, and the importance of emotional connection in her work.