Why we die : the new science of aging and the quest for immortality
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New York : William Morrow, [2024].
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310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Okemos - New Books | 616.078 Ramakrishnan | Checked Out | May 24, 2024 |
South Lansing - New Books | 616.078 Ramakrishnan | Checked Out | May 28, 2024 |
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Published
New York : William Morrow, [2024].
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Book
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-298) and index.
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"The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it. Or at least, there hasn't been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan? Venki Ramakrishnan, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and former president of the Royal Society, takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology, asking whether we must be mortal. Covering the recent breakthroughs in scientific research, he examines the cutting edge of efforts to extend lifespan by altering our physiology. But might death serve a necessary biological purpose? What are the social and ethical costs of attempting to live forever? Why We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals"--From publisher website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ramakrishnan, V. (2024). Why we die: the new science of aging and the quest for immortality (First edition.). William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ramakrishnan, Venki, 1952-. 2024. Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality. William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ramakrishnan, Venki, 1952-. Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality William Morrow, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ramakrishnan, Venki. Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality First edition., William Morrow, 2024.
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