Why we die : the new science of aging and the quest for immortality
Ramakrishnan, Venki, 1952-2024
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"Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan transforms our understanding of why we age and die - and whether there's anything we can do about it. We are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age and die, and why some species live longer than others. Immortality, once a faint hope, has never been more within our grasp. Examining recent scientific breakthroughs, Ramakrishnan shows how cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology raise profound questions. Although we might not like it, does death serve a necessary biological purpose? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives? As science advances, we have much to gain. But might we also have much to lose?"-- Provided by publisher.
Main title:
Why we die : the new science of aging and the quest for immortality / Venki Ramakrishnan.
Author:
Ramakrishnan, Venki, 1952-, author
Imprint:
London : Hodder Press, 2024.©2024
Collation:
310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-298) and index.
ISBN:
97815293692509781529369250
Dewey class:
616.078
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
551780
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing | 616.078 RAM | Onloan - Due: 12 Oct 2024 |