The Longevity Boom: When a Movement Becomes an Industry

Vitalist Bay in Berkeley showcased a longevity conference-festival where attendees joined mass at-home blood testing by Rythm Health and heard talks from cryopreservation to delaying menopause, highlighting how the field is shifting from a loose movement to a commercial industry. The scene blends hype with real biotech demos, investor presence, and ethical questions as researchers, founders, and enthusiasts push to make anti-aging tech more mainstream.