Aging is no longer just a natural process we accept with resignation. Today, science has made healthy longevity one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. And to encourage progress, an international competition has been launched with a $100 million prize for whoever manages to rejuvenate three key areas: muscles, the immune system, and cognitive function .

This seven-year competition aims to accelerate technologies that not only extend life but also improve its quality as we age. The initiative is attracting the attention of universities, laboratories, and visionaries worldwide.

What does it mean to rejuvenate?

It's not about looking younger on the outside, but about reversing internal biological deterioration . This includes:

• Regain muscle mass and strength
• Strengthen the immune system
• Improve memory, focus, and mental agility

To win, participants must demonstrate measurable changes in the biological age of human volunteers , using cutting-edge technology such as gene editing, cell therapies, artificial intelligence, or even innovative natural substances.

Is it possible to stop the clock?

Numerous recent studies have already demonstrated that certain biomarkers of age can be modified. For example, telomere lengthening, tissue regeneration, and epigenetic control open the possibility of not only halting but also reversing aspects of aging.

Biotechnology companies are already working on solutions such as "anti-aging vaccines", supplements that reactivate stem cells and drugs that mimic the effects of intense exercise or calorie restriction.

A race for the future

These kinds of challenges not only encourage research, but also push governments and the medical industry to rethink how we design our lives in a world where we could live longer... and better.

Will we one day be 70 years old and move like we're 40? Science no longer sees it as a distant dream, but as a concrete scientific goal .