‘Morbid’ doesn’t want you to fall for antiaging hype
Saul Justin Newman's book 'Morbid' critiques the field of longevity science, highlighting its flaws. The author, a scientist from Oxford, argues against the existence of a miracle solution for aging. He encourages readers to be skeptical of claims regarding extreme longevity.
- ▪Saul Justin Newman is a scientist at the University of Oxford.
- ▪His book 'Morbid' critiques modern longevity research and medicine.
- ▪Newman emphasizes that there is no magic-bullet solution for aging.
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Reviews Health & Medicine Morbid doesn’t want you to fall for antiaging hype Saul Justin Newman’s new book is a salient takedown of longevity science Morbid, by Oxford scientist Saul Justin Newman, exposes fatal flaws in longevity research and medicine. By Meghan Rosen 30 seconds ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print MorbidSaul Justin NewmanThe MIT Press, $29.95 It’s not often that a nonfiction science book exposes a story so scandalous it rivals something seen on reality TV.
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