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David A. Sinclair is an Australian biologist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, known for his research on aging and longevity.
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Lifespan
In this groundbreaking work, Harvard geneticist David A. Sinclair argues that aging is a disease—and one that can be treated. Drawing on decades of research, Sinclair explains the biological mechanisms of aging and presents scientific advances that may allow humans to extend their healthy lifespan dramatically. The book explores the role of genes, epigenetics, and lifestyle interventions in slowing or even reversing the aging process.
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The Information Theory of Aging
At the heart of my research is a principle I call the Information Theory of Aging. To understand it, think of your body as a vast orchestra, with billions of musicians playing in perfect harmony when you’re young. Each cell has the same genetic score—a DNA sequence—but plays different parts dependin...
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The Role of Sirtuins
Early in my career, I became captivated by a family of genes called sirtuins. These ancient proteins are guardians of genomic stability and energy regulation. Found in everything from yeast to humans, they respond directly to environmental stressors, deciding when cells should repair, reproduce, or ...
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About David Sinclair
David A. Sinclair is an Australian biologist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, known for his research on aging and longevity. He is co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research and has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people i...
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David A. Sinclair is an Australian biologist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, known for his research on aging and longevity. He is co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research and has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people i...
David A. Sinclair is an Australian biologist and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, known for his research on aging and longevity. He is co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research and has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
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