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Dr. Bjoern Schumacher is one of the world's foremost researchers investigating the molecular mechanisms of aging. He shows why aging is an inevitable feature of life and how longevity genes keep the body alive while DNA damage deteriorates its function. He illuminates causes of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and gives an outlook on how future medical treatment — based on fundamental gerontology research — could draw an end to those new scourges of humanity. The book closes with a look at the future of the aging society in the US and worldwide.
About the Book
This engaging book explains the genes and the cumulative damage that drive human aging and disease, gives insights into current and future therapies for healthy aging, and provides an outlook on the future of the aging society. New insights into biology are transforming our understanding of the causes of aging and the diseases that affect us when we grow old.
The effects of aging are caused by complex biological processes that have only been brought to light through gerontology research over the past two decades. Prof. Dr. Bjoern Schumacher breaks down the science for everyday readers and shows what exciting breakthroughs scientists are working on and what they've learned so far. He discusses what we can do to take care of ourselves, and he looks at why we are so keen to deny that we are aging, when indeed aging is a part of life ; for everything from bacteria to humans.
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