TECHNOLOGY · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Blood Donation Program Promises Immortality, Draws Frequent Donors
WHY IT MATTERS
The program’s rapid donor recruitment signals growing public interest in experimental longevity solutions, raising questions about the ethics and feasibility of using human blood for immortality research.
What happened
A new program claims to offer a path to immortality by collecting blood samples for research. The Verge’s author, who has already donated 24 vials this year, describes the routine of scheduling early‑morning draws, completing requisition paperwork, and preparing physically to make the process smoother.
The program’s model relies on repeated donations, with the author’s 12th vial due in six weeks. Participants are encouraged to maintain a consistent schedule to meet the program’s testing timeline.
The initiative is actively recruiting donors, positioning itself as a novel approach to longevity science. As more volunteers submit samples, the program will expand its dataset for ongoing testing and development of its immortality claims.
PRIMARY SOURCES
They want your blood
The Verge · Victoria Song · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply