# Russian scientists study ageing monkeys in search for human longevity methods

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russian-scientists-are-studying-elderly-monkeys-in-bid-to-unlock-how-to-extend-human-lifespan-as-putin-dreams-of-living-to-150/
- Published: 2026-11-11T11:31:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T11:47:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16284037/Russian-scientists-studying-elderly-monkeys-bid-unlock-extend-human-lifespan-Putin-dreams-living-150.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Research, Science, World

## Key points

- Russian scientists are studying elderly monkeys for clues to ageing.
- The institute houses over 7,000 monkeys from 22 species.
- Putin has said reaching 150 may be possible.

## Summary

Russian researchers are examining elderly monkeys in a state-backed effort to understand ageing and identify ways to extend human life. The work has drawn attention because Vladimir Putin has publicly speculated about people living to 150, and his daughter and a close scientific adviser are involved in Russia’s longevity drive.

The Kurchatov Institute reportedly houses more than 7,000 monkeys across 22 species, including animals aged 18 to over 30 whose blood, brains and organs are being studied. Researchers have also established a blood sample bank, while related Russian projects include research into printed living tissue, animal-grown organs and a proposed drug targeting the RAGE gene to delay ageing.

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