I think it is possible and that the clues are all either within geneology or something of that nature.
That said, it is only natural for things to die. That is the process of renewal that life strives upon.
and I don't believe science as we know it today is up to the task either.
I am placing my bets with God. When the River Of Life was sealed off and The Garden of Eden was lost to the Noahic Flood, we were doomed to a shorter life span. But God does promise eternal life via Jesus Christ.
Smallpox and polio are also quite natural. No thanks.
It takes 50 years to get a particle physicist up to speed these days. Such a pity for them to drop dead just when things are getting interesting.
Looks like Social Security is toast.