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World Service,19 Oct 2004,22 mins

Lifespan - slowing the ageing process

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The way creatures age and a look at whether lifespans can be extended. The programme interviews a 'life extensionist' who practices calorie restriction in order to live longer. Scientists are finding out more and more about one of life's biggest mysteries - the secrets of life, and death.

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