So, what Daishsin wrote is concerning if true. If people start living that long we will quickly outstrip the ability of this poor planet to provide. I say that because it's hard coded in our DNA to reproduce and the fact we're living longer won't change that. It may slow it down a little, but not nearly enough.
Brain cells found to control aging. Scientists have found that stem cells in the brain's hypothalamus govern how fast aging occurs in the body. The finding, made in mice, could lead to new strategies for warding off age-related diseases and extending lifespan. Source 1u.
Worms reveal secrets of aging. Investigators have identified a new molecular pathway that controls lifespan and healthspan in worms and mammals. Researchers have shown that worms with excess levels of certain proteins lived longer and healthier than normal worms. In addition, mice with excess levels of these proteins demonstrated a delay in blood vessel dysfunction associated with aging. The study has major implications for our understanding of aging and age-associated disorders. Source 8y.