About Bruce Carnes, Ph.D. Dr. Carnes is interested in why organisms die, why they die when they do, and why they die of the things they do. He has melded his training in biology and statistics into an approach to research he calls biodemography. He uses it to reveal mathematical properties of death shared by all species, to identify factors that influence the longevity of individuals and the life expectancy of populations.
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January 20, 2025
How long can people live? This is not just a foundational question in science. The answer has important public policy implications and is of interest to us all. Recent scientific evidence has revealed the answer, so what’s next in humanity’s never-ending battle against disease and the persistent ravages of aging? Larger increases in lifespan not...