Lifespan
Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To
A book by geneticist David Sinclair presenting his research on the biology of aging and arguing that aging is a disease that can be treated. It outlines the science behind longevity, including the role of sirtuins and NAD+, and proposes lifestyle interventions and future therapies to extend human healthspan.
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Ranked #213 of 1942 · 404 pages · Published 2019
Mentioned 4× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 4 episodes, most recently on Aug 7, 2026.
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Mentioned by David Sinclair · 00:03:17 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by David Sinclair · 00:18:37 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Aubrey de Grey · 01:02:29 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Speaker not yet confirmed · 00:00:00 · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Book data: ISBN 9781501191978. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.