Why Dracula Remains Forever Young

Plastic surgery has seen a recent surge in popularity.

A method involving the extraction of platelet-rich plasma from a person's own blood and reinjecting it into the face or breasts can stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin, resulting in a rejuvenating effect.

Although these cosmetic treatments can give the appearance of youthfulness, choosing to receive a transfusion of young blood instead of one's own blood may offer even greater advantages.

Studies indicate that young blood has the potential to slow down or even reverse the natural aging process.

Overview

Research conducted at Stanford and Harvard Universities in 2014 yielded promising findings.

At Stanford, an experiment involved injecting elderly mice with blood from younger mice, resulting in enhancements in learning and memory capabilities. The study observed changes at the brain's structural, molecular, and cognitive levels, such as the formation of new connections in the hippocampus and increased density in dendritic spines.

Meanwhile, Harvard scientists identified a possible 'youth factor' named GDF11. When this factor was injected into older mice, improvements in organ functions, including the brain and muscles, were noted.

Neuroscientist Sakura Minami presented additional research at a 2016 conference, demonstrating that introducing blood plasma from young humans into middle-aged mice enhanced physical activity, cognition, and memory. This discovery has led to clinical trials using young blood on patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Jesse Karmazin's Ambrosia LLC is currently conducting a human trial that involves providing plasma transfusions from young donors to individuals over 35 years old. The trial aims to evaluate 100 aging biomarkers; however, some researchers have criticized its design.

Despite the fascinating potential benefits of young blood transfusions, concerns linger regarding the ethical considerations and safety of such procedures.