The Scientific Quest to Cure Aging

January 28, 2016

(CBS News) – It’s a pursuit that seems more like the plot of a science fiction movie than an actual goal of serious researchers around the world. But a number of scientists are fiercely working toward what was once only attainable in fables and fairy tales: they want to end aging. The quest has even inspired a competition with a monetary prize from that hub of innovation, Silicon Valley.