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  • The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old
  • By: Andrew Steele
  • Narrated by: Andrew Steele
  • Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Bloomsbury presents Ageless by Andrew Steele, read by Andrew Steele.

Ageless is a guide to the science driving biology’s biggest story: why we get old and how we can stop it.

Ageing - not cancer, not heart disease - is the world’s leading cause of death and suffering. We accept as inevitable that as we get older our bodies and minds begin to deteriorate, and we are increasingly likely to be struck by dementia or disease. Ageing is so deeply ingrained in human experience that we never think to ask: is it necessary?

Biologists, on the other hand, have been investigating that question for years.

Ageless introduces us to the cutting-edge research that is paving the way for a revolution in medicine. It takes us inside the laboratories where scientists are studying every aspect of the body - DNA, mitochondria, stem cells, our immune systems, even longevity genes that have helped animals to a tenfold increase in lifespan - all in an effort to forestall or reverse our decline.

Computational biologist Andrew Steele explains what is happening as we age and practical ways we can help slow down the process. He reveals how understanding the scientific implications of ageing could lead to the greatest discovery in the history of medicine - one that has the potential to improve billions of lives, save trillions of dollars and transform the human condition.

©2020 Andrew Steele (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic Reviews

"An absolute tour de force." (Aubrey de Grey, chief science officer, SENS Research Foundation)

"An immensely important book." (Professor Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins)

"This is an essential book for anyone interested in the fast-developing science of longevity." (Jim Mellon, chairman of Juvenescence)

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Fascinating. Loved it. An absolute must-listen!

Stick with this book as it takes a while to get into its stride but, once it does, it is absolutely fascinating. Now that I'm 57 years old, I listened in the hope that it might add a few more years to my life, but now accept that the developments it discusses are still in their infancy and so will be be enjoyed by my children and grandchildren rather than by my generation. But what a fascinating read/listen nonetheless. Not only did I learn so much but I was left in awe of the genius of the human body and those scientists who work with it. Absolutely recommended.

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Fantastic

I had listened to a few books on this subject matter even though I was familiar with the jargon this made it it so much easier to understand. I feel that it was a lot more down to earth.

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Great information

Slightly technical for me especially while listening, but definitely a good read for those interested in longevity research

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