This is definitive book on aging that will inform the reader and educate on the matter of how our bodies age. This is new information and very helpful for all interested in our aging process. As a educated person who is well versed in health and aging I was informed here by the extensive research and new information. A must read for all who are interested in improving their health. A very good home library reference books.

This book was incredibly eye-opening and both depressing and hope-giving at the same time. "The Telomerase Revolution" describes the current theories of what causes aging, debunks several myths and
describes the role of telomeres in most aging-related diseases. Although at times the book uses more medical and scientific jargon than is palatable in a book aimed at a lay audience, the basic arguments and facts are easy to grasp. The detailed explanation of the havoc that aging can wreak on a person wasn't exactly pleasant to read. However, the optimism of the author in regard to slowing and even reversing many of these aging effects through the use of new medical breakthroughs felt contagious enough that by the end of the book I was feeling incredibly hopeful about the future of humanity's health. Some of the claims of the author felt like science fiction, but then we are living in a world where technology is upgrading so quickly that yesterday's science fiction is today's reality. And that is the point that the author makes as well - that some of the worst aging-related diseases that people suffer from could be curable in the next few decades.

This is a departure from the reviews I usually give, but given my background in genetics I was highly interested in this book. It was an eye opening and fascinating introduction and a thorough coverage of the background of the history of research in this particular topic. What started as many theories of aging have now come together and can be explained by the telomere, opening doors to future possible treatments and therapies for those looking to stop aging. This book is definitely recommended for anyone in the genetics, medical, and cell biology fields. It is a great read, simple and easy to understand, making it accessible to those with curious minds and no biology background.

I love this topic. I'm so glad to see there is a book that specifically digs right into the subject! Great information. Complex but I think people know what they are getting into when they read the title.

Probably the best book up to date about aging and thelomerase. I had read something before but this one is surely the best so far. The subject can be tricky and normally there has to be some sort of biological background, but the author is pretty clear and I didn't have any problem to understand. Plus I appreciate his attitude of "I'm not a miracle man" all along the book.

Probabilmente il miglior testo sull'argomento telomeri che ho letto fino ad ora, e ne ho letto qualcuno. L'argomento puó essere "pericoloso" e soprattutto non é di facile divulgazione senza un background di studi biologici, ma 'autore é piuttosto chiaro e non ho avuto nessun problema a seguirlo, inoltre il suo atteggiamento teso a non rendere il tutto una sorta di miracolo l'ho apprezzato veramente tanto.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!