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SUMMARY:The Mortal Immortal: Scientific and Social Aspects of Ageing - Var
 ious\; see website for more information
DTSTART:20090508T120000Z
DTEND:20090508T163000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Increasing the length (and quality) of our lives has arguably 
 been a major aim behind human scientific curiosity since centuries. In con
 trast to the alchemists of the antiquity and the middle ages however\, mod
 ern biology is promising tangible approaches that could aid lifespan exten
 sion within the next few decades.\n\nWhat is the state of the art of curre
 nt research into the biology of ageing and what are the biological reasons
  for us ageing in the first place? Given that we will be able to undergo t
 reatment to enhance life expectancy\, what are the ethical and demographic
  issues arising from these possibilities?\nWith a series of engaging lectu
 res followed by an open panel discussion\, this half-day meeting will help
  facilitate a first conversation between scientists\, social scientists\, 
 and the general public on this topic of interest to all.\n\n*This event is
  free and open to all.* You may register at the door\, or pre-register onl
 ine by visiting the minisymposium website:\n\nhttp://www.ebi.ac.uk/Informa
 tion/events/ageingresearch/\n\nFor more information on the EMBL Science an
 d Society initiative\, please visit the following:\n\nhttp://www-db.embl.d
 e/jss/EmblGroupsOrg/g_281.html
LOCATION:Fitzwilliam College Auditorium
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