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The Human Upgrade · May 29, 2026 · 8m 38s

NASCAR Death, Steroid Olympics, Genetic Age Truth, and Gut Depression... : 1475

In this news roundup, Dave Asprey covers a range of biohacking and health stories: the inaugural Enhanced Games performance-enhancing competition, the implications of Kyle Busch's death for understanding sepsis and inflammation, a newly discovered brain protein that may regulate aging speed, emerging research linking depression to the immune system, and a genetics paper suggesting that a large portion of lifespan is determined before birth.

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Curious

Asprey reviews emerging evidence that depression is connected to dysfunction in the immune system.

Highlights

The Inaugural Enhanced Games
Dave Asprey covers the first Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes are permitted to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Kyle Busch's Death and Sepsis
Asprey discusses the death of NASCAR figure Kyle Busch and what it reveals about sepsis and systemic inflammatory risk.
Brain Protein That Controls Aging Pace
Asprey highlights research on a brain protein that may directly influence the rate of biological aging.
Half Your Lifespan Is Pre-Birth
Asprey breaks down a genetics study suggesting that a significant portion of lifespan potential is determined before birth.
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