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Trouble with lichen

by John Wyndham

Two scientists discover a rare lichen that slows the ageing process, sparking a conflict over its use. While one fears the societal impact of eternal youth for the wealthy, the other seeks to utilise it to inspire a feminist revolution.

Accession 20836 ISBN — Publisher Penguin
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