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Jellyfish Age Backwards

Nature's Secrets to Longevity

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Jellyfish Age Backwards

By: Nicklas Brendborg, Elizabeth de Noma - translator
Narrated by: Joe Leat
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 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'Refreshingly clear'
Sunday Times

'A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science'
Daily Mail

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A journey into the astonishing nature and true science of longevity.


Molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg takes us on a journey from farthest reaches of the globe to the most cutting-edge research to explore what nature has to teach us about longevity. From immortal lobsters, backwards-aging jellyfish and the centuries-old Greenland shark to the woman who successfully edited her own DNA in search of immortality, Jellyfish Age Backwards brings together everything the natural world and science have to offer on the mystery of ageing.



Ultimately, this audiobook will reshape everything you thought you knew about ageing-and offer a biologist's secrets to unlocking your own longevity.


©2022 Nicklas Brendborg (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2022 Nicklas Brendborg Adulthood & Aging Animals Biological Sciences Biology Developmental Psychology Gerontology Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences Longevity

Critic reviews

In a field characterised by overclaiming and wishful thinking, it is judicious, sensible and refreshingly clear. And fascinating.
Nicklas Brendborg takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the science of ageing... he navigates this bustling discipline with graceful clarity, dispelling common myths along the way.
A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science, full of memorable facts and sound advice.
Some species are effectively immortal, others induce suspended animation, others age backwards. And all humans do is senesce, so that everything from our minds down to each cell becomes more fragile and less resilient. Nicklas Brendborg accessibly guides the non-scientist through the science of aging and what's known about making it slower and gentler (along with judiciously debunking the ample pseudo-science). All written with a fun, appealing voice, making for a surprisingly upbeat read. (Dr Robert Sapolsky, bestselling author of BEHAVE)
This book will make readers marvel at the possibilities held by scientific discovery, and most of all at nature
I loved it. Bursting with insight and fabulous facts. The brain boost it gives you is enough to make you feel ten years younger on its own! (Matt Warren, editor of The Conversation)
Brendborg explores what could be a complicated and heavy subject so intriguingly, funnily and in such an accessible manner, that the end result is something that even traditionally fiction readers would enjoy.
Clear and fascinating
A highly-entertaining journey through the science of longevity. Why we age, and what we can do about it, explained in a clear and captivating way. A wonderful book
Aging can be delayed, prevented, and even reversed in several examples. Brendborg's book is storytelling that spans history and science, goes from nature to the laboratories, and discusses how we got here, what the future is and where we are going. Nicklas is young enough to grasp the details and connectivity yet mature enough to practice wisdom and manage expectations like a true geroscientist
All stars
Most relevant
Engaging and interesting book on aspects of ageing and how nature, other species and humans deal with it and sometimes manage to change the ageing process. Each chapter is well researched and I particularly enjoyed the parts about other species like the particular jellyfish of the title. Some of chemistry was a bit above me but it was my weakest subject at school !
Worth a listen.

No Fountain of Youth ?

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The compotion of human body is complex. Each chapter covers a different topic. A segment of our internals. it a ook you woukd want to keep it in your library. Truly exceptional book.

Revolutionary read

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A well written book and excellent narration. For someone who's been obsessed with longevity I found this book full of new inciteful information. A must for any aspiring immortal!

Excellent narration!

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this interesting scientific book. I learned a lot about organismos, virus, cells and everything related to our bodies.

Very interesting

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Knowledge is immense. Explained wonderfully. The latest research and findings are simply astonishing. Brilliant.

Great Book. Must Read.

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