Wired Untitled 3
Author | : James Temperton |
Publisher | : Century |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2021-03-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 184794325X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781847943255 |
Rating | : 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Download or read book Wired Untitled 3 written by James Temperton and published by Century. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the end of this century, living beyond 100 will be the rule rather than the exception. What medical breakthroughs and new technologies will make this possible? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist James Temperton outlines the medical revolutions that are transforming healthcare. He looks at the burgeoning immune therapies that could one day cure such life-threatening diseases as cancer. He explores the science - and ethics - of genetic engineering and its potential to create 'designer babies'. He considers the role that cutting-edge medical research could play in the treatment of mental and neurological disorders ranging from depression to autism. And he addresses the fundamental question: could medical technology become so sophisticated that we witness the end of ageing?