episode #3:  longevity

New York, NY, March 26, 2007 - Emmy Award winning journalist Charlie Rose announced the third installment of his 12-part Science Series examining the importance of scientific research in human health. This episode is an in-depth discussion of longevity and aging, including a look at existing and ongoing studies and the social and economic implications of an increase in human life span. Charlie's discussion includes experts who have contributed to important developments in the science of aging and how research into calorie restriction, anti-aging drugs, and genetic manipulation have led to exciting advances over the past decade. Special guests included Dr. Richard Weindruch, University of Wisconsin; Dr. Robert Butler, President and CEO, International Longevity Center; Dr. Cynthia Kenyon; University of California-San Francisco; Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, University of Illinois-Chicago; and, Dr. Leonard Guarente, MIT. The program aired on more than 200 PBS stations across the country beginning on Wednesday, March 28th during Charlie's regularly scheduled program.