Extreme Longevity

Extreme Longevity explores the science behind organisms that live far longer than humans, including ancient trees like the 80,000-year-old Pando aspen colony and animals such as 400-year-old sharks. The book explains the methods scientists use to determine age, such as DNA sampling, growth rings, and radiocarbon dating, and discusses how these long-lived species resist disease and aging. It also highlights the research and discoveries of scientists who locate and study these remarkable organisms.