Chris Burres has spent over three decades chasing a molecule most people have never heard of, and the story behind it sounds almost too wild to be true. In 2012, a French toxicity study accidentally discovered that Carbon 60 (ESS60) extended rat lifespans by 90%, making it one of the longest mammalian longevity results ever recorded in peer-reviewed research. On this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Burres, co-founder of SES Research and founder of My Vital C, to unpack the science of oxidative stress, mitochondrial health, and his own BOSS Theory (Buffering Oxidative Stress System). From the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the molecule at Rice University to real-world testimonials on sleep, energy, and mental focus, this conversation dives deep into carbon nanomaterials, biohacking, and what it actually takes to buffer aging at the cellular level.

Key Takeaways

🧬 The 90% Longevity Study — How a 2012 French toxicity study on Carbon 60 accidentally became one of the longest-recorded lifespan extensions in mammal history

⚗️ From Nobel Prize to Supplement Shelf — The 1985 Rice University discovery of the C60 molecule and its 11-year path to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry

🔋 Mitochondria & Oxidative Stress, Explained — Chris breaks down the BOSS Theory (Buffering Oxidative Stress System) using his now-famous Mardi Gras/bumper cars analogy

😴 The Sleep-Energy Connection — Why the most consistent testimonial from ESS60 users is better focus and energy during the day paired with deeper sleep at night

🧪 The Messy Supplement Industry — Why Chris resisted entering the supplement space for years, and what finally changed his mind

💊 Real Protocols & Dosing — Olive oil vs. avocado oil vs. MCT oil, and how Chris personally stacks his morning routine

📊 What's Next: Ongoing Research — Upcoming studies on headaches, HS-CRP inflammation markers, sleep, and skin aging

🎁 Free Resources for Listeners — Chris shares an 18-tip biohacking guide from his Longevity Summit interviews with 57 experts, plus an exclusive discount link

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