Deception of Time: Science, Sexuality, and Aging

Author: Roger Gosden
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: "Deception of Time" is dedicated to every curious person about their own aging. This book explains what aging is, who ages, and who can "live longer without aging," revealing the reasons behind it and presenting a full picture of physical aging. In this book, Professor Roger Gosden explores the realm of reproductive biology, examines the peculiar exchange between fertility and lifespan, and reveals the importance of sex hormones for youth and health. The author also explains that the decay of living cells is not entirely governed by physical laws but is influenced by the primal forces that shape life. This force introduces the possibility of change and halts the tide of aging. Cosmetics can help people cover up signs of aging, but geriatric medicine or gerontology is far from being so superficial; it strives to elucidate the effects of aging and may even completely eradicate the aging process. Although humans have made remarkable scientific discoveries in recent years, the influence of time remains with us. We may find it difficult to completely overcome the aging process. However, we are finding ways to deceive time—living longer, having healthier bodies, or slowing down our biological clocks. The scientific future of humanity is no longer inevitable decline but rather great development and hope for the future.