Putin's Immortality Claim Falls Flat: Organ Transplants Not the Answer

Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that organ transplants could grant immortality has sparked skepticism among scientists attending a conference on aging in Manchester. According to footage livestreamed by CCTV, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the meeting with Putin, "These days at 70 years old you are still a child." Putin added, "With the developments of biotechnology, human organs can be continuously transplanted, and people can live younger and younger, and even achieve immortality." However, experts at the conference have dismissed this idea as unrealistic. Researchers are working to understand and combat age-related diseases at the molecular level, but continually replacing aged organs is not a viable solution for extending lifespan. Scientists attending the conference emphasized that understanding the complex biology of aging is crucial before attempting to slow or prevent age-related diseases. "Once we can understand the nitty-gritty of aging all the way down to the molecular level," said one scientist, "we should be able to slow or prevent the onset of age-related diseases." The notion of achieving immortality through organ transplantation has been met with skepticism by experts in the field. "While researchers are working to understand and combat age-related diseases at the molecular level," said another expert, "continually replacing aged organs is not a viable solution for extending lifespan." The complexities of aging make it unlikely that radical life extension through organ transplantation will become a reality anytime soon. In an interview with MIT Technology Review, a scientist attending the conference noted that while biotechnology has made significant progress in recent years, it is still far from being able to grant immortality. "We are making progress in understanding the biology of aging," said the expert, "but we have a long way to go before we can even begin to think about achieving immortality." The conference on aging in Manchester aimed to bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest research and advancements in the field. The meeting provided an opportunity for scientists to share their findings and collaborate on future projects. As for Putin's claim, it remains unclear whether he was simply making a statement or genuinely believes that organ transplants could grant immortality. One thing is certain, however: the idea of achieving immortality through organ transplantation is still firmly in the realm of science fiction. This story was compiled from reports by MIT Technology Review and MIT Technology Review.