Ep. 125: Biohacking with Follistatin Gene Therapy - Tristan Roberts (Founder of Dog Years DAO) - Health Unchained Podcast

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Ep. 125: Biohacking with Follistatin Gene Therapy - Tristan Roberts (Founder of Dog Years DAO)

March 7, 2025 • 44 mins

Tristan Roberts, founder of Dog Years DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focused on improving canine longevity. They discuss the potential of using blockchain technology to manage decentralized trials and gather data more effectively. Tristan shares his journey from cognitive neuroscience to biohacking and gene therapy, detailing his experiences with HIV gene therapy and how it led to the creation of Minicircle. The conversation covers the science behind follistatin, a protein that may extend the lifespan of dogs by reducing inflammation and preventing muscle breakdown. Tristan explains the proposed methodology for the Dog Years DAO experiment, emphasizing the importance of acquiring reliable data through a system of deposits and incentives for participants. The episode also explores the ethical challenges and potential of decentralized clinical trials in the broader context of healthcare innovation. 🎙️Health Unchained is the Top #15 of 100 Healthcare Technology Podcasts on the web - Check us out on Feedspot Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:31 Guest Introduction: Tristan Roberts 02:16 Tristan's Journey into Gene Therapy 04:18 Gene Therapy for HIV 06:42 Canine Longevity and Gene Therapy 13:11 The Concept of Dog Year's DAO 18:58 Challenges and Future of Decentralized Trials 30:44 Closing Thoughts Guests Links Tristan Roberts website LinkedIn X Mentioned Resources Dog Years DAO website Dog Years DAO TG group Research Collective Telegram Group Longevity Events https://www.infinita.city/ https://www.vitalistbay.com/ https://edgecity.live/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41990981 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231127326868/en/FDA-Agrees-Loyal-Data-Supports-Reasonable-Expectation-of-Effectiveness-for-Large-Dog-Lifespan-Extension Health Unchained Links Supercast – Sign up to access premium content Website Telegram LinkedIn X

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