55

By Ramesh Unni

Life expectancy has reached 110 thanks in large part to the advance of genetic therapies. Along the way, scientists discover a way to reverse aging by manipulating the enzyme telomerase. Unfortunately, the treatment can be tolerated only once. In order to prevent over-population, the scientists who discovered the treatment have mandated that it only be offered at the accepted half-way point of the human life-span, the age of 55. Society must now decide how they will deal with future children carrying the memories and experiences of senior citizens. Religious leaders will be confronted by the age-old dilemma of whether to reject or accept scientific advances. Individuals will face complex decisions as they approach the mid-point of their lives. 55 explores the implications of offering this treatment to reverse aging by following the stories of a married couple, identical twin sisters, members of the religious community, a billionaire, and an ex-basketball star.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DCL9NK59
• ISBN13: 9798329555660
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"