Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

Nobel Prize–winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging and the possibility of dramatically extending human life. He explains why we age, how different species live longer, and the breakthrough research that may one day let us slow or even escape death. But he also questions whether immortality is desirable, examining the biological, ethical, and social consequences. Why We Die is a clear, thought-provoking look at what mortality means and whether we can—or should—change it.