Download PDF by Ted Anton: The Longevity Seekers: Science, Business, and the Fountain

By Ted Anton

People have looked for the fountain of teenybopper in all places from Bimini to St. Augustine. yet for a steadfast staff of scientists, the key to a longevity lies in other places: within the lowly lab trojan horse. by way of suppressing the functionality of quite a few key genes, those scientists have been capable of delay worms’ lifespans as much as tenfold, whereas additionally controlling the onset of the various actual difficulties that beset previous age. because the international inhabitants a while, the capability effect of this discovery on society is vast—as is the possibility of profit.

With The sturdiness Seekers, technological know-how author Ted Anton takes readers inside of this story that started with worms and branched out to snare cutting edge minds from California to Crete, investments from mammoth biotech, and endorsements from television personalities like Oprah and Dr. ounces. a number of the examine used to be notable, akin to the invention of an enzyme in people that prevents cells from getting older. and a few, like an oft-cited examine touting the compound resveratrol, present in pink wine—proved hugely arguable, igniting a science struggle over fact, credits, and strength revenue. because the velocity of discovery speeded up, so too did strong own rivalries and public fascination, pushed through the desire longer, more healthy existence was once correct round the nook. Anton has spent years interviewing and dealing with the scientists on the frontier of durability technological know-how, and this e-book deals a behind-the-scenes examine the cutting-edge learn and the influence it will possibly have on worldwide public healthiness, society, or even our buddies and family.

With mind-blowing technology and an unforgettable solid of characters, The sturdiness Seekers has all of the components of an exceptional tale and sheds mild on discoveriesthat may perhaps essentially reshape human life.

 

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