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The Curious Life of Eli Metchnikov
This chapter explores the early life and career of Eli Metchnikov, a zoologist who made significant discoveries in medicine. It discusses his fascination with the natural world, his research on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and his groundbreaking findings on the offensive forces within organisms. The chapter also delves into Metchnikov's interest in aging and death, and how societal views on the elderly were shifting during the 19th century.