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People have sought out the elixir of youth all over the place from Bimini to St. Augustine. But for a steadfast band of scientists, the trick to a long life lies in other places: In the lowly laboratory worm. By suppressing the function of only a few key genes, these researchers were able to extend worms' lifespans up to tenfold, while also handling the onset of several of the physical issues that beset old age. As the global society ages, the potential impact of the discovery on modern culture is great - as is the prospect of earnings. With The Endurance Seekers, science writer Ted Anton needs listeners inside this tale that commenced with worms and branched out to snare impressive thoughts from California to Crete, investments from big biotech, and endorsements from Television personalities like Oprah and Dr. Oz. Some of the research was remarkable, including the discovery of any enzyme in humans that stops cells from aging. And some, like an oft-cited research touting the ingredient resveratrol, within red wine - turned out highly questionable, igniting a research war over truth, credit, and potential earnings. As the speed of discovery accelerated, so too did powerful personal rivalries and open public fascination, driven by the anticipation that a much longer, healthier life was right around the corner. Anton has spent years interviewing and working with the researchers at the frontier of durability science, which audiobook offers a behind-the-scenes look at the state-of-the-art research and the impact it could have on global open public health, modern culture, and even our friends and family. With spectacular research and an remarkable cast of characters, The Endurance Seekers has all the elements of a great history and sheds light on discoveries that could fundamentally reshape human being life.

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