Life Extension

Artificial Biological Selection for Longevity

Gregory Benford of Genescient on his company, how it bred "Methuselah flies" with 5 times the normal lifespan of normal fruit flies, and what this could mean for humans.

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The Singularity and the Methuselarity: Similarities and Differences

Biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey, CSO of the SENS Foundation, on the similarities and differences between the Singularity and the concept of longevity escape velocity.

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

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Author: Michael Rae, Aubrey de Grey
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (2008)
Binding: Paperback, 448 pages

Aubrey de Grey at TEDMED 2009

Aubrey de Grey passionately talks about the ultimate quest for significantly longer, healthier life! A must view talk!

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Why we age and how we can avoid it

Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease -- and a curable one at that. Humans age in seven basic ways, he says, all of which can be averted.

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Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever

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Author: Ray Kurzweil, Terry Grossman
Publisher: Rodale Books (2009)
Binding: Hardcover, 480 pages
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