Durk Pearson
[1]Durk Pearson (born August 1943) was a research scientist best known for coauthoring a series of books on longevity, beginning with Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach.The couple have written numerous articles on life extension, cognitive enhancement, anti-aging, weight loss, and other aspects of nutrition.[citation needed] Pearson and Shaw wrote, designed the stunts, and acted as technical advisors for a 1978 episode of The Wonderful World of Disney, called "Black Holes, Monsters That Eat Space and Time.[10] They received screen credits for acting as technical advisors for Douglas Trumbull's film Brainstorm, starring Christopher Walken and Natalie Wood.In ruling against the FDA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found that the supplement health claims were constitutionally protected free speech.