Why We Die: The groundbreaking must-read exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist and trusted expert

Venki Ramakrishnan

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Langue : anglais

Edité par Hodder Press, 2025

1529369282 / 9781529369281

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The unmissable account of how science can help us live better and longer - loved by Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Siddhartha Mukherjee and more'Changed my perspective on the whole living world' - Chris Van TullekenWe are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able to cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan? Why We Die shares the latest scientific understanding of what causes ageing and how we might prevent it. Ramakrishnan examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend the human lifespan by altering our natural biology, raising profound questions and unravelling mind-bending answers along the way. Does death serve a necessary biological purpose? What will it mean for us all if some people start living longer? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives? 'Enthralling and packed with insights' - BILL BRYSON'A must-read' - STEPHEN FRY'Spectacular' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN 'An incredible journey' - SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE 'Joyfully alive' - STEVE BRUSATTE 'Scientists do not come much more eminent than Venki Ramakrishnan. wonderfully readable. fascinating.' FINANCIAL TIMES*As heard on BBC Radio 4 Start the Week*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAR AND A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST READ.

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Titre
Why We Die: The groundbreaking must-read exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist and trusted expert
Auteur
Venki Ramakrishnan
Éditeur
Hodder Press
Année de publication
2025
État de l'article
Good
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Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1529369282
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781529369281

World of Books Inc

Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis

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