Sam Altman Backs $1B Lifespan Extension Startup

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-25T11:49:17.998141+05:30

- Retro Biosciences, backed by Sam Altman, aims to extend human lifespan by 10 years. - The startup is raising a $1 billion Series A after Altman funded its $180 million seed round. - Retro Biosciences plans to develop drugs targeting diseases like Alzheimer's and has trained a model with OpenAI for cellular reprogramming. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/retro-biosciences-backed-by-sam-altman-is-raising-1-billion-to-extend-human-lifespan/)

Retro Biosciences, backed by Sam Altman, aims to extend human lifespan by 10 years.
The startup is raising a $1 billion Series A after Altman funded its $180 million seed round.
Retro Biosciences plans to develop drugs targeting diseases like Alzheimer's and has trained a model with OpenAI for cellular reprogramming.

Source: TechCrunch