For all of human history, aging has been an inescapable part of our existence.

Now, revolutionary investigations into longevity science have revealed that aging is not inevitable — it is a physiologic process that we can understand and modulate, perhaps even halt or reverse.

An Ancient Quest Meets Modern Science

From the Epic of Gilgamesh to alchemical elixirs and the fountain of youth, Forever Young opens by exploring how the age-old human quest to defy death has shaped religion, culture, and science. This foundation sets the stage for a dramatic pivot to the scientific revolution of the 21st century, a time when science is literally on the brink of seizing control of the very mechanisms of life - and death.

Gene editing, reversing the epigenetic markers of aging, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, AI-driven diagnostics, and a viable science of the mind-body connection are just some of the many breakthroughs showcased in Forever Young — innovations that can extend not only lifespan, but also healthspan.

Our story follows scientists, innovators, and thought leaders as they try to chart a course through a maelstrom that envelops every scientific revolution - a fog of hope, hype, conflicting findings, arguments, rivalries, and ethical dilemmas. How far can we push the boundaries of our species’ maximum lifespan? And what are the implications of altering our biology for all our lives?