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The cover of "Long For This World," by Jonathan Weiner. (Image courtesy of HarperCollins)

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A new book delves into the current scientific quest for the secret of eternal life and traces the historic fascination with longevity. But if we could really live forever, would we want to?

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  • Jonathan Weiner: Science writer and author. His new book is titled "Long for This World: The Strange Science of Immortality."

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