The quest for human longevity : science, business, and public policy by Solomon, Lewis D instant download

The quest for human longevity : science, business, and public policy by Solomon, Lewis D instant download

197 pages ; 24 cm, \"Many scientists today are working to retard the aging process in humans so as to increase both life expectancy and the quality of life. Over the past decade impressive results have been achieved in targeting the mechanisms and pathways of aging. In The Quest for Human Longevity, Lewis D. Solomon considers these scientific studies by exploring the principal biomedical anti-aging techniques. The book also considers cutting edge research on mental enhancements and assesses the scientific doubts of skeptics.\", \"The Quest for Human Longevity is also about business. Solomon examines eight corporations pursuing various age-related interventions, profiling their scientific founders and top executives, and examining personnel, intellectual property, and financing for each firm. Academic scientists form the link between research and commerce.\"--Jacket, Includes bibliographical references (page 189) and index