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Why we die: the new science of ageing and longevity

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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. Throughout human history—from the immortal afterlife of Judeo-Christian thought to the cycle of reincarnation posited by many Eastern religions—we have developed beliefs that allow us to avoid recognizing its finality. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it.

Or at least, there hasn’t been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?

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Call Number

304 RAM w

Publisher

London : Hodder Books., 2024

Collation

310 p. ; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781529369281

Classification

300

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Edition

Ed. 1

Subject(s)

Human Physiology
Human Ecology

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Statement of Responsibility

Venki Ramakhrishnan

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Level

High School

Book Segment

Reading for pleasure

Reading Level

Independent

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