Why We Age: What Science Is Discovering . . .
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| Originally published | May 23, 1997 |
| Authors | Steven N. Austad |
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| ID | 2236822 |
About Why We Age: What Science Is Discovering . . .
Why has the lifespan of the average American increased from 48 to 75 years in this century alone? Is the body a machine that simply wears out? If so, why do some cells seem immortal? What can we learn from the fact that different animals age at different rates? Will we find a gene for aging? . . .