Roman Life Expectancy: calculations and caveats about accuracy.

Informational website on Gerontology and Aging Research

Powerpoint presentation by Tom Kirkwood, who developed an evolutionary theory of longevity which he calls "disposable soma".

Mostly citations but some links to online material

Canadian government report on impact of changes in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy

Topics of interest include Excel spreadsheets for life expectancy calculation as well as population statistics.

Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging. (Requires registration, but is reprinted in entirety on Amazon.)

Online version of multi-author book describing biology and demography of longevity. Book can be ordered from National Academy Press.

Scientific and Educational Website on Human Longevity Studies

Research on aging, molecular concepts of aging, cloning and age-related diseases such as Alzheimers, Werner syndrome, and Parkinsons.