Could We Ever Live To Be 1,000 Years Old? [INFOGRAPHIC]

There are a lot of old people around these days. Experts estimate that by 2030 there will be a million centenarians living among us. But is living 100 years on the planet too short? How about living to 1,000 before kicking the bucket?

Some specialist believe the first person to live to be 1,000 years old will be born in the next two decades. Scientists have already extended the lifespan of lab worms by altering their genetic makeup. Through genetic modification the worms lived up to five times longer.

Check out this infographic that explores the possibility of people living to be 1000 years old.

[ Source : altervista ]

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