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Author: Xtifr

Aug 26th 2012 at 5:10:49 PM

The current name may make it sound like it's specific to ''serums''.  A more general name, like LongevityTreatment might work better and be less confusing.  Also, would be nice to see those examples properly sorted by medium.

Literature:
* Creator/RogerZelazny:
** In ''Literature/LordOfLight'', the so-called "Gods" (actually mutant humans) have mind-transfer technology that they use to reward or punish people.  Be good, and you may end up with a bright, shiny new young body.  Be bad, and you may end up with the old, worn-out body left by someone who was good.
** In ''Literature/CreaturesOfLightAndDarkness'', the technologically advanced world of Blis has more-or-less eliminated death by old age.  Death is so rare that the few who volunteer for suicide can leave their heirs a legacy by selling tickets to watch the death.
* In JohnScalzi's ''OldMansWar'', rejuvenation treatment is only available to military personnel--and the minimum age for joining the military is seventy-five.
* In Wil [=McCarthy=]'s ''The Queendom of Sol'' series, you can "print" a new body for yourself, and then have your mind transferred into it.