{"product_id":"why-we-die-the-new-science-of-aging-and-the-quest-for-immortality","title":"Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality","description":"\"Utterly fascinating.\" —Bill Bryson\n\"An incredible journey.\" —Siddhartha Mukherjee\n*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY*\n*2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*\nA groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan\nThe knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it.\nOr at least, there hasn’t been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?\nVenki Ramakrishnan, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and former president of the Royal Society, takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology, asking whether we must be mortal. Covering the recent breakthroughs in scientific research, he examines the cutting edge of efforts to extend lifespan by altering our physiology. But might death serve a necessary biological purpose? What are the social and ethical costs of attempting to live forever?\nWhy We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0063113279\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0063113279.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ramakrishnan, Venki\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499559493690,"sku":"DBV.0063113279.A","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0063113279-0.jpg?v=1783036877","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/why-we-die-the-new-science-of-aging-and-the-quest-for-immortality","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}