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“It is astonishing to realise that the human species survived hundreds of thousands of years, more than 99 percent of its time on this planet, with a life expectancy of only eighteen years.”

Quote by Leonard Hayflick

Book:How and why we age

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How and why we age

Comprehensive in scope, the book delves into the scientific understanding of aging, examining both the cellular and genetic aspects that influence how and why humans age. more

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Leonard Hayflick

Leonard Hayflick is an American biologist born on May 20, 1928. He has made significant contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly in the study of cell division. His work on the limit of cell division, known as the Hayflick limit, has profound implications for understanding aging and disease. more

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