Putin says humans could live to 150 years old

Vladimir Putin told an AI conference that reaching age 150 is probably possible, according to major media reports. He complained that 150 years is not long enough, saying 'It will always be too little, just like with money. Always.'

Russian science and education minister Denis Sekirinsky said at a press conference that scientists are developing the world's first gene-therapy drug to block the RAGE gene, which triggers cellular ageing. 'A promising area is gene therapy of ageing,' Sekirinsky said. 'The RAGE gene is a receptor whose activation triggers cellular ageing, whereas blocking this gene, on the contrary, can prolong cellular youth.' He added that the development is being carried out by the Institute of Biology of Ageing and Medicine.

However, no concrete evidence has been provided for the claim about the gene-therapy drug, according to major media. Additionally, according to Daily Mail - News, a source described that Putin ordered scientists to hand over details of their latest research in fighting ageing. An informer told the outlet that they were asked to urgently send all their developments.

According to Daily Mail - News, Putin was overheard advising Xi Jinping that human organs can be continuously transplanted to live longer. The report also cited an unnamed source suggesting that Putin's eldest daughter Maria Vorontsova, an endocrinologist, is suspected to be involved in longevity research. The credibility of these unnamed sources remains unclear.