"Advancing Research for Prolonged Health and Longevity"

"How We Age" by geneticist Coleen Murphy delves into the science of longevity, exploring the molecular and genetic mechanisms that influence ageing and how lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can impact healthspan. The book discusses groundbreaking research on invertebrate models that has paved the way for potential anti-ageing interventions and highlights the ethical considerations of such research. Murphy's work emphasizes the importance of equitable access to future treatments and the potential to compress the period of ill health at the end of life.