I think (the science) is actually ahead of schedule.

Obviously, we are disappointed that there might be any further delay. However, we remain committed to working with the state of Florida and Palm Beach County to make Scripps Florida an even greater success that it already is.

John's extraordinary contribution is a reflection of his desire to tackle tough health problems of enormous scope that can benefit millions of people.

This represents a radical change in the way people have thought about aging.

While scientists have believed that aging is a disease in which cells stop dividing, this study suggests that aging is really a disease of quality control. In this case, the manufactured product is a new cell. As we get older, altered gene expression results in cells with diminished function.