Ted Anton is professor of English at DePaul University. He is the author, most recently, of Bold Science and has written for Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and Publishers Weekly.
"If I live to be 150--and thanks to Ted Anton I now know how--I
doubt I will ever read a book about the science of aging as
enthralling as The Longevity Seekers." --John Seabrook, author of
Flash of Genius and Other True Stories of Invention
"The Longevity Seekers is a must read. The characters are
fascinating. And the stories behind the breakthroughs that have
already occurred are gripping enough to compete with a mystery
novel. Any one of the scientists profiled by Anton is likely to
change the course of history. Having the opportunity to read the
background behind the story, before it happens, is a privilege."--
"Health Affairs" (5/27/2014 12:00:00 AM)
"An accessible insight into a complex research area . . . [The
Longevity Seekers] is an easy and interesting read, with a clear,
well-structured format, comprehensive notes section, and a very
interesting summary of the timeline of developments."-- "Ageing and
Society" (2/17/2014 12:00:00 AM)
"Ted Anton has crafted an engaging, accessible examination of the
quest to understand longevity. . . . [The Longevity Seekers]
unwinds like a fast-paced thriller, as Anton recounts the highly
competitive race in which scientists, research labs, and global
drug companies engage in the search for a magic bullet to extend
human life. Quirky, temperamental scientists butt heads. Wealthy
venture capitalists seek to monetize scientific research.
Scientific journals rush to publish unsubstantiated findings. Big
pharma capitalizes on promising though nascent studies . . . A
fascinating look at the players who have brought the notion of
antiaging to the fore."-- "Chicago Book Review" (8/27/2013 12:00:00
AM)
"Research, money, and ego are the basic ingredients in the
modern-day quest to live longer--or forever. Ted Anton takes us
into the laboratories and boardrooms in the worldwide competition
for longevity, and with expertise and wit tells a wondrous story of
contemporary science."--Daniel S. Greenberg, author of Science for
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