Research is starting to uncover a possible hidden force in the universe.

Scientists peer inside the mechanisms of aging, tamper with the cellular makeup of DNA, and imagine a world capable of curing passing like a disease.

Humanity may come to an end if the planet's problems remain unaddressed; scientists unlock the secrets of nature to tame the elements, harness energy, and even control life.

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