Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime

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Here is a book for discussion:

Ending Aging:
The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime
by Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae (Hardcover - Sep 4, 2007)

Book Description provided by the Publisher (St. Martin's Press):

MUST WE AGE? A long life in a healthy, vigorous, youthful body has always been one of humanity's greatest dreams. Recent progress in genetic manipulations and calorie-restricted diets in laboratory animals hold forth the promise that someday science will enable us to exert total control over our own biological aging. Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process, extending our productive, youthful lives. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers. As has been reported in media outlets ranging from 60 Minutes to The New York Times, Dr. de Grey believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death entirely-technology that would not only slow but periodically reverse age-related physiological decay, leaving us biologically young into an indefinite future-is now within reach. In Ending Aging, Dr. de Grey and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology.

They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to indefinite extension of the machine's fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars. We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, de Grey and Rae systematically dismantle the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.


From the Back Cover:

People alive today could live to be a thousand years old

“His clarion call to action is the message neither of a madman nor a bad man, but of a brilliant, beneficent man of goodwill, who wants only for civilization to fulfill the highest hopes he has for its future.”
­Dr. Sherwin Nuland, clinical professor of surgery at Yale University School of Medicine and author of How We Die and The Art of Aging

“Seems to me this man could be put in jail with reasonable cause.”
­Dr. Martin Raff, emeritus professor of biology at University College London and coauthor of Molecular Biology of the Cell

A leading researcher sketches the real “fountain of youth”

- The most realistic way to combat aging is to rejuvenate the body at the molecular and cellular level, removing accumulated damage and restoring us to a biologically younger state.

- Comprehensive rejuvenation therapies can feasibly postpone age-related frailty and disease indefinitely, greatly extending our lives while eliminating, rather than lengthening, the period of late-life frailty and debilitation.

- A comprehensive panel of rejuvenation therapies could probably be validated in laboratory mice within a decade. We would then have a good chance of developing it for human use only a decade or two thereafter.

- Removing the causes of aging-related deaths will also eliminate all the suffering that aging inflicts on most people in the last years of their lives.

- Aging kills 100,000 people a day: old people, yes, but old people are people too. Social concerns about the effects of defeating aging are legitimate but don’t outweigh the merits of saving so many lives and alleviating so much suffering.

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New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Ending Aging, Rejuvenation Breakthroughs, Reverse Human Aging, Aubrey de Grey, Michael Rae, St. Martin's Press

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The Scientific Conquest of Death -- Book Discussion

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Greetings,

Here is a book for discussion:

The Scientific Conquest of Death
by Immortality Institute

Book Description provided by the Publisher (Libros en Red):

Nineteen scientists, doctors and philosophers share their perspective on what is arguably the most significant scientific development that humanity has ever faced - the eradication of aging and mortality. This anthology is both a gentle introduction to the multitude of cutting-edge scientific developments, and a thoughtful, multidisciplinary discussion of the ethics, politics and philosophy behind the scientific conquest of aging.

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, The Scientific Conquest of Death, Immortality Institute, Libros en Red, involuntary death, biological immortality, regenerative medicine, quest for immortality, human aging, life extension, Max More, Aubrey de Grey, The Basic Epicurean Argument, Alcor Life Extension Foundation, Pope John Paul, Russell Blackford, World Population Prospects, World War

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New Books on Aging, Longevity, Gerontology, Geriatrics, Life-Extension & Anti-Aging Interventions

New Books on Aging and Longevity Studies upcoming in January 2008.
You are most welcome to add new books here yourself if you do know some new interesting books!

See also the list of over 300 new books on Aging & Longevity published in 2007.


Greetings,

Here is the list of new books on aging and longevity, which will be published this month.

The books are listed in reversed chronological order (the most recent books are listed first). To get more information about these books, just click on the titles below:

1. Living Long and Loving It: Achieving a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
by Irvin M. Korr and Rene J. McGovern (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)

2. Survival: The Survival of the Human Race (Darwin College Lectures)
by Emily Shuckburgh (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)

3. microRNAs: From Basic Science to Disease Biology
by Sidney Altman, Victor R. Ambros, and Krishnarao Appasani (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)

4. Essentials of Geriatric Physical Therapy
by Jennifer M., Ph.D. Bottomley (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)

5. Blood Disorders in the Elderly
by Lodovico Balducci, William Ershler, and Giovanni de Gaetano (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)

6. Beat Memory Loss: The Complete Guide to Making the Most of Your Memory (Use Your Brain to Beat... S.)
by Rita Carter (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

7. Eternal Puppy: Keeping Your Dog Young Forever
by Janice Willard and Marty Becker (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

8. The Myth of Generational Conflict: The Family and State in Ageing Societies
by Sara Arber (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

9. Continence Care (Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses)
by Florence Mitchell (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

10. Smile for Life: Rejuvenation Dentistry and the Art of Wellness
by Gerald P. Curatola (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

11. Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes (Novartis Foundation Symposia)
by Novartis Foundation (Hardcover - Jan 28, 2008)

12. You and Your Aging Parent: A Family Guide to Emotional, Social, Health, and Financial Problems
by Barbara Silverstone and Helen Kandel Hyman (Paperback - Jan 28, 2008)

13. Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet Denial (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series)
by Nicole Hollander (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print

14. Ultra-Longevity: The Seven-step Program for a Younger, Healthier You (Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)
by Mark Liponis (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print

15. You, Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)
by Mehmet, M.D. Oz and Michael F., M.D. Roizen (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print

16. Social Policy in Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared
by Gerhard Naegele and Alan Walker (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008)

17. Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late
by Sinatra, James C., M.D. Roberts, and Martin Zucker (Paperback - Jan 18, 2008)

18. Adult Development and Aging
by Paul A Roodin and William J. Hoyer (Hardcover - Jan 15, 2008)

19. From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waist and Subtracting Years from Your Life -- the Medically Proven Way to Reset Your Metabolism and Reshape Your Body
by M.D., C.W. Randolph and Genie James (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)

20. The Healthy Seniors Cookbook: Ideal Meals and Menus for People Over Sixty (Or Any Age)
by Marilyn McFarlane and Carol Baird (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)

21. Senior Days: Insightful Tales and No-Nonsense Help from the Frontlines of Eldercare
by Colleen Nicol (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)

22. Healthy Aging and Longevity: Third International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
by Noah J. Weller and Suresh I. S. Rattan (Paperback - Jan 14, 2008)

23. The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow
by Phuli Cohan (Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)

24. The Vitamin D Cure
by James Dowd and Diane Stafford (Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)

25. Healthy Aging For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
by Brent Agin and Sharon, RN Perkins (Paperback - Jan 10, 2008)

26. The Myth of Alzheimer's: The Story of a Disease, a Doctor, and a New Direction for Aging in the 21st Century
by Whitehouse M.d., Peter J. ph.d, Danny George, and Julie M. Fenster (Audio Cassette - Jan 8, 2008)

27. The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis
by Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George (Hardcover - Jan 8, 2008)

28. Inheritance in Contemporary America: The Social Dimensions of Giving across Generations
by Jacqueline L. Angel (Hardcover - Jan 4, 2008)

29. Human Aging (2nd Edition) (MyDevelopmentKit Series)
by Paul W. Foos and M. Cherie Clark (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)

30. The End-of-life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting With and Caring for a Dying Loved One
by David B. Feldman, Stephen Andrew Lasher Jr., and Ira Byock (Paperback - Jan 3, 2008)

31. The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle: Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted
by Steve Zim and Steve Steinberg (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)

32. American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease: Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know about Having a Healthy Heart
by American Medical Association, Martin S., MD Lipsky, Marla, MD Medelson, and Stephen, MD, MPH Havas (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)

33. Changing Course: Navigating Life after Fifty
by William A. Sadler, Ph.D. and James H. Krefft, and Ph.D. (Perfect Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)

34. Have the Time of Your Life in Retirement: The Help-Yourself Guide for a Fun, Fulfilling Retirement
by Dave Brazier (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)

35. How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
by Charla Krupp (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)

36. Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
by William Kay, Herbert Nieburg, Austin Kutscher, and Ross Grey (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)

37. The Relief of Imperfection: For Women Who Try Too Hard to Make It All Just Right
by Joan C. Webb (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)

38. The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife
by Marianne Williamson (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)

39. Ageless Memory: Secrets for Keeping Your Mind Young Forever - From the World's Foremost Memory Expert
by Harry Lorayne (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)

40. Alternative Medicine?: A History
by Roberta Bivins (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)

41. Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully: Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers
by Naomi Judd (Paperback - Jan 1, 2008)

42. The Caregiver: A Life With Alzheimer's (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)
by Aaron Alterra and Arthur Kleinman (Paperback - Jan 2008)

43. Oxidation: The Cornerstone of Carcinogenesis: Oxidation and tobacco smoke carcinogenesis. A relationship between cause and effect
by John C. Stavridis (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

44. Sunbelt Retirement: The Complete State-By-State Guide to Retiring in the South and West of the United States
by Peter A. Dickinson (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

45. Ten Years Thinner
by Christine Lydon (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

46. Immunosenescence (Medical Intelligence Unit)
by Graham Pawelec (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

47. Textbook of Men's Health and Aging, Second Edition
by Bruno Lunenfeld, Louis J.G. Gooren, Alvaro Morales, and John E. Morley (Hardcover - Dec 26, 2007)

48. Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer
by Deborah Mitchell (Mass Market Paperback - Dec 26, 2007)

49. Medical Decisions, Estrogen and Aging
by Jay Schulkin (Hardcover - Dec 21, 2007)

50. The Official Anti-aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You
by Ronald, M.D. Klatz and Robert, M.D., Ph.D. Goldman (Paperback - Dec 20, 2007)

51. Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine (Lecture Notes)
by Claire Nicholl, Jane Wilson, and Stephen Webster (Paperback - Dec 19, 2007)


The same list is repeated below in enhanced version with book images added:

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Enhanced List with Book Images Provided (where they are available)


1.
Living Long and Loving It: Achieving a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
by Irvin M. Korr and Rene J. McGovern (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)


2.
Survival: The Survival of the Human Race (Darwin College Lectures)
by Emily Shuckburgh (Paperback - Jan 31, 2008)


3.
microRNAs: From Basic Science to Disease Biology
by Sidney Altman, Victor R. Ambros, and Krishnarao Appasani (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)


4.
Essentials of Geriatric Physical Therapy
by Jennifer M., Ph.D. Bottomley (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)

5.
Blood Disorders in the Elderly
by Lodovico Balducci, William Ershler, and Giovanni de Gaetano (Hardcover - Jan 31, 2008)


6.
Beat Memory Loss: The Complete Guide to Making the Most of Your Memory (Use Your Brain to Beat... S.)
by Rita Carter (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


7.
Eternal Puppy: Keeping Your Dog Young Forever
by Janice Willard and Marty Becker (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


8.
The Myth of Generational Conflict: The Family and State in Ageing Societies
by Sara Arber (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)

9.
Continence Care (Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses)
by Florence Mitchell (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


10.
Smile for Life: Rejuvenation Dentistry and the Art of Wellness
by Gerald P. Curatola (Paperback - Jan 30, 2008)


11.
Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes (Novartis Foundation Symposia)
by Novartis Foundation (Hardcover - Jan 28, 2008)


12.
You and Your Aging Parent: A Family Guide to Emotional, Social, Health, and Financial Problems
by Barbara Silverstone and Helen Kandel Hyman (Paperback - Jan 28, 2008)


13.
Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet Denial (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series)
by Nicole Hollander (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print


14.
Ultra-Longevity: The Seven-step Program for a Younger, Healthier You (Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)
by Mark Liponis (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print


15.
You, Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)
by Mehmet, M.D. Oz and Michael F., M.D. Roizen (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008) - Large Print

16.
Social Policy in Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared
by Gerhard Naegele and Alan Walker (Hardcover - Jan 22, 2008)

17.
Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late
by Sinatra, James C., M.D. Roberts, and Martin Zucker (Paperback - Jan 18, 2008)


18.
Adult Development and Aging
by Paul A Roodin and William J. Hoyer (Hardcover - Jan 15, 2008)

19.
From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waist and Subtracting Years from Your Life -- the Medically Proven Way to Reset Your Metabolism and Reshape Your Body
by M.D., C.W. Randolph and Genie James (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)


20.
The Healthy Seniors Cookbook: Ideal Meals and Menus for People Over Sixty (Or Any Age)
by Marilyn McFarlane and Carol Baird (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)


21.
Senior Days: Insightful Tales and No-Nonsense Help from the Frontlines of Eldercare
by Colleen Nicol (Paperback - Jan 15, 2008)


22.
Healthy Aging and Longevity: Third International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
by Noah J. Weller and Suresh I. S. Rattan (Paperback - Jan 14, 2008)


23.
The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow
by Phuli Cohan (Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)


24.
The Vitamin D Cure
by James Dowd and Diane Stafford (Hardcover - Jan 14, 2008)


25.
Healthy Aging For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
by Brent Agin and Sharon, RN Perkins (Paperback - Jan 10, 2008)


26.
The Myth of Alzheimer's: The Story of a Disease, a Doctor, and a New Direction for Aging in the 21st Century
by Whitehouse M.d., Peter J. ph.d, Danny George, and Julie M. Fenster (Audio Cassette - Jan 8, 2008)


27.
The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis
by Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George (Hardcover - Jan 8, 2008)


28.
Inheritance in Contemporary America: The Social Dimensions of Giving across Generations
by Jacqueline L. Angel (Hardcover - Jan 4, 2008)


29.
Human Aging (2nd Edition) (MyDevelopmentKit Series)
by Paul W. Foos and M. Cherie Clark (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)


30.
The End-of-life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting With and Caring for a Dying Loved One
by David B. Feldman, Stephen Andrew Lasher Jr., and Ira Byock (Paperback - Jan 3, 2008)


31.
The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle: Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted
by Steve Zim and Steve Steinberg (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)


32.
American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease: Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know about Having a Healthy Heart
by American Medical Association, Martin S., MD Lipsky, Marla, MD Medelson, and Stephen, MD, MPH Havas (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)


33.
Changing Course: Navigating Life after Fifty
by William A. Sadler, Ph.D. and James H. Krefft, and Ph.D. (Perfect Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)


34.
Have the Time of Your Life in Retirement: The Help-Yourself Guide for a Fun, Fulfilling Retirement
by Dave Brazier (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)


35.
How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
by Charla Krupp (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)


36.
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
by William Kay, Herbert Nieburg, Austin Kutscher, and Ross Grey (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)


37.
The Relief of Imperfection: For Women Who Try Too Hard to Make It All Just Right
by Joan C. Webb (Paperback - Jan 2, 2008)


38.
The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife
by Marianne Williamson (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)


39.
Ageless Memory: Secrets for Keeping Your Mind Young Forever - From the World's Foremost Memory Expert
by Harry Lorayne (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)


40.
Alternative Medicine?: A History
by Roberta Bivins (Hardcover - Jan 1, 2008)


41.
Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully: Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers
by Naomi Judd (Paperback - Jan 1, 2008)


42.
The Caregiver: A Life With Alzheimer's (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)
by Aaron Alterra and Arthur Kleinman (Paperback - Jan 2008)


43.
Oxidation: The Cornerstone of Carcinogenesis: Oxidation and tobacco smoke carcinogenesis. A relationship between cause and effect
by John C. Stavridis (Hardcover - Jan 2008)


44.
Sunbelt Retirement: The Complete State-By-State Guide to Retiring in the South and West of the United States
by Peter A. Dickinson (Hardcover - Jan 2008)

45.
Ten Years Thinner
by Christine Lydon (Hardcover - Jan 2008)


46.
Immunosenescence (Medical Intelligence Unit)
by Graham Pawelec (Hardcover - Jan 2008)


47.
Textbook of Men's Health and Aging, Second Edition
by Bruno Lunenfeld, Louis J.G. Gooren, Alvaro Morales, and John E. Morley (Hardcover - Dec 26, 2007)


48.
Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer
by Deborah Mitchell (Mass Market Paperback - Dec 26, 2007)


49.
Medical Decisions, Estrogen and Aging
by Jay Schulkin (Hardcover - Dec 21, 2007)


50.
The Official Anti-aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You
by Ronald, M.D. Klatz and Robert, M.D., Ph.D. Goldman (Paperback - Dec 20, 2007)

51.
Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine (Lecture Notes)
by Claire Nicholl, Jane Wilson, and Stephen Webster (Paperback - Dec 19, 2007)


If you do know some new books that should be added to this list, please feel free to add them here!

Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality


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