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WHY WE DIE - VENKI RAMAKRISHNAN KARTONIERT (TB)

A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning molecular
biologist Venki Ramakrishnan 'Enthralling and packed with insights.' - BILL BRYSON 'A
must-read.' - STEPHEN FRY 'Spectacular. Changed my perspective on the whole living world but
most of all myself.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN __________________ How can science help us live
better and longer? We 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? In Why We Die  Ramakrishnan takes us on a riveting journey to the
frontiers of biology. He explains the latest scientific understanding of exactly why we age and
how we might prevent it. He examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering
our natural biology and raises profound questions. Might death serve a necessary biological
purpose? As science advances  what will it mean for us all if people start living longer? And
how can we increase our chances of living long  healthy and fulfilled lives? Why We Die is a
narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals. 'An
incredible journey.' - SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE 'Joyfully alive' - STEVE BRUSATTE 'Scientists do
not come much more eminent than Venki Ramakrishnan... wonderfully readable... fascinating.'
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