The worry is not about their failure, the worry is about their success. My team has published so many papers on this topic, many scholars can replicate the work.
If they indeed observe life extension in an animal model, even if it's just by a fraction of a percent, even with unknown side effects, they will immediately claim it as a "proof of concept." The media will cheer, investors will pour in further funding, and the public will demand accelerated clinical trials. Regulatory bodies will face immense political pressure, pushed to approve "pilot human trials" before complete safety data is available. Then one day, a volunteer will suddenly collapse. By that time, the entire field will be dragged into an abyss.
