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Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age
Armstrong, Sue
Éditeur : BLOOMSBURY
ISBN papier: 9781472936080
Parution : 2020
Code produit : 1412072
Catégorisation :
Livres /
Science /
Littérature scientifique /
Essais scientifiques
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| Format | Qté. disp. | Prix* | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livre papier | 1 |
Prix membre : 22,05 $ Prix non-membre : 24,50 $ |
*Les prix sont en dollars canadien. Taxes et frais de livraison en sus.
Description
Like 'time', everyone knows what ageing is until we try to pin it down. When does it begin? How does it happen and why? What lies ahead for each of us individuals, and would we want to live forever, given the option? The question of how and why organisms age has teased scientists for centuries, yet there is still no agreement. There are a myriad of competing theories, from the idea that ageing is a simple wear and tear process, like the rusting of a car, to the belief that ageing and death are genetically programmed and controlled. In fact, there is no clearly defined limit to life, and no single, predictable programme playing itself out- different things are happening within and between tissues, and each system or organ accumulates damage at its own pace, according to the kind of insults imposed on it by daily living.