The book of immortality: the science, belief, and magic behind living forever

New York: Scribner (2013)
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An exploration of one of the most universal human obsessions charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions and enters the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality.

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