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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

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

Highlights

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The Inaugural Enhanced Games
Dave Asprey covers the first Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes are permitted to use performance-enhancing drugs.
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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.
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Brain Protein That Controls Aging Pace
Asprey highlights research on a brain protein that may directly influence the rate of biological aging.
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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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