The Economist (August 13)
2016/ 08/ 14 by jd in Global News
“Senescence, the general dwindling of prowess experienced by all as time takes its toll, is coming under scrutiny from doctors and biologists.” With advances, average lifespans could reach “today’s ceiling of 120 or so. But it may be just the beginning. In the next phase not just average lifespans but maximum lifespans will rise.”
Tags: 120, Aging, Biologists, Doctors, Lifespans, Prowess, Senescence