Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging, the biological reasons we die, and humanity’s long-standing desire to extend life. Why We Die considers what research can reveal about mortality and examines the possibilities, challenges, and larger implications of the quest for immortality.
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Why We Die explores the biological processes associated with aging and death.
Venki Ramakrishnan examines scientific efforts to understand why organisms grow old and whether the limits of human lifespan can be changed.
The book considers the possibilities and challenges surrounding the quest for immortality.
Accessible and thought-provoking, it connects questions about life expectancy with broader questions about human hopes and scientific progress.
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