"[A] searching and surprisingly witty look at the scientific odds against tomorrow."-Timothy FerrisJonathan Weiner-winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and one of the most distinguished popular science writers in America-examines "the strange science of immortality" in Long for This World. A fast-paced, sure-to-astonish scientific adventure from "one of our finest science journalists" (Jonah Lehrer), Weiner's Long for This World addresses the ageless question, "Is there a secret to eternal youth?" And has it, at long last, been found? The Science of Aging: Journey from ancient myths to the cutting-edge labs of modern gerontology, where scientists are unlocking the secrets of why our bodies decline.
Cellular Biology Explored: An accessible look at the microscopic machinery that dictates our fate, from the energy-producing mitochondria to the "Garbage Catastrophe" that clutters our cells over time. Genetics of Aging: Discover the evolutionary reasons for our limited life span and meet the controversial figures who believe we can engineer our way to a longer future. Narrative Nonfiction: From a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, this is a masterfully told story of science, history, and humanity's oldest question, blending deep research with vivid, character-driven reporting.
"[A] searching and surprisingly witty look at the scientific odds against tomorrow."-Timothy FerrisJonathan Weiner-winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and one of the most distinguished popular science writers in America-examines "the strange science of immortality" in Long for This World. A fast-paced, sure-to-astonish scientific adventure from "one of our finest science journalists" (Jonah Lehrer), Weiner's Long for This World addresses the ageless question, "Is there a secret to eternal youth?" And has it, at long last, been found? The Science of Aging: Journey from ancient myths to the cutting-edge labs of modern gerontology, where scientists are unlocking the secrets of why our bodies decline.
Cellular Biology Explored: An accessible look at the microscopic machinery that dictates our fate, from the energy-producing mitochondria to the "Garbage Catastrophe" that clutters our cells over time. Genetics of Aging: Discover the evolutionary reasons for our limited life span and meet the controversial figures who believe we can engineer our way to a longer future. Narrative Nonfiction: From a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, this is a masterfully told story of science, history, and humanity's oldest question, blending deep research with vivid, character-driven reporting.