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The TR35

September 2007

Technology Review presents its seventh class of outstanding innovators under the age of 35. These driven, creative individuals will alter the state of medicine, computing, communications, and energy. Their work represents the future of technology.

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The Enthusiast
A controversial biologist at Harvard claims he can extend life span and treat diseases of aging. He may be right.

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