Is our lifespan fixed, or could we slow down or even abolish ageing?

As much of the world gets older, the question of whether our lifespan is fixed, or could we slow down or even abolish ageing, has prompted an explosion of research. Photo / Getty Images ‘Who wants to live forever?” we bravely tell ourselves. But if we were offered a pill that promised another 10 or 20 years of life, how many of us would really say no? For betteror worse, that’s not a decision you’re likely to face soon. Nobel …