Review of The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging - Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging.


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	Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging. (Requires registration, but is reprinted in entirety on Amazon.) Sponsored Links:
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Description:	Health, Aging, Life Expectancy - Review of The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging. Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging.
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