Why do living things age? What genes influence longevity? Is it possible to extend youthfulness by means of genetic manipulation? What does the aging of a yeast cell have in common with the aging of a human being or a mouse? Dr. Guarente analyzes these tantalizing questions and others in this episode.
You'll find detailed show notes on the Futures in Biotech blog.
Dr. Guarente's new book, Ageless Quest: One Scientist's Search for Genes That Prolong Youth, is available at Amazon.com.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast, and to Will Hall for our theme.
