The Youth Pill
Scientists at the Brink of an Anti-Aging Revolution

I did not finish the book, even though I had only about 50 pages to go. I found it somewhat irritating to read- Stipp seemed to be constantly going off topic providing extensive researchers’ bios every time he discussed a research attempt, and then some more bio and anecdotes so that I was frequentl......more

The specter of old age, or at least a bad old age, haunts most people in their quiet moments. David Stipp takes on a complicated subject, taking a look at the study of ways to prolong both life and health, an important distinction. From the myth of Tithonus to George Burns and some of the classic Gr......more

It was interesting to hear about aging based on other animals and chemicals that help us live longer. It was also interesting to hear the personal stories of all the scientists who have been working on isolating the chemicals and proteins that help us live longer.......more

Interesting in the beginning; but then it turns dense and boring. I could hardly get to the 60% without falling asleep.......more

An interesting look at how science moves forward trying to answer the questions of longevity. Don't be put off by the numerous biochemical acronyms. There won't be a test. This book is really a a good example of how in scientific research every new finding leads to new questions. Biochemistry, genet......more