Looking for Immortality

Looking for Immortality

2020 | 52 minutes |

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Director: Jacqueline Dubuis, Corinne Portier

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Can we conquer death? Numerous start-ups are testing drugs that can make us immortal. Latest innovations in science and technology are already helping us beat health diseases. Google has invested in research that will put an end to age-related illnesses. Will humans gain immortality?

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