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Long for This World
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- The Science of Aging: Explore the cellular-level reasons we grow old, from mitochondrial decay and the “Garbage Catastrophe” to the seven deadly roadblocks to a longer life.- A Quest for Immortality: Meet the brilliant and eccentric figures at the forefront of gerontology, including the controversial Aubrey de Grey, in the same Cambridge pub where Watson and Crick announced the “secret of life.”- The Evolution of Aging: Uncover the surprising reason natural selection doesn’t care about us after a certain age—the “disposable soma” theory that explains why our bodies aren’t built to last.- History and Bioethics of Longevity: Journey from the epic of Gilgamesh to modern labs and confront the profound ethical questions that arise if science finally conquers death.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
2011-02-15
Publication Date:
2011-03-01
Publisher:
Ecco
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0060765399
ISBN13:
9780060765392
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
405 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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