David Sinclair

Harvard Geneticist & Longevity Researcher

David Sinclair is a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research. He is best known for his work on understanding the biological mechanisms of aging, famously proposing the "Information Theory of Aging." A leading innovator …

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Lifespan

Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

2019432 pages4.1 rating

Geneticist David Sinclair explores the biological mechanisms of aging and argues that it should be treated as a manageable disease. The book details the Information Theory of Aging and identifies specific lifestyle habits and scientific breakthroughs that can activate longevity genes to extend human healthspan.