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Why We Die
The groundbreaking must-read exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist and trusted expert
Verlag:
Hachette Book Group Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: YG4W97N
EAN: 9781529369281
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Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mi, 02.09.2026
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CHF 24.60
Beschreibung
A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity from. Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan. 'E. nthralling 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. '. FINANCIAL TIMES. As heard on BBC Radio 4 Start the Week.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Venki Ramakrishnan
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2025
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Detailformat
- Taschenbuch
Anzahl Seiten
- 320