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Venki Ramakrishnan: Aging, Longevity, and the Science That Could Change Everything

Venki Ramakrishnan: Aging, Longevity, and the Science That Could Change Everything

Update: 2025-06-06
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Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel Prize–winning chemist and author of Why We Die, shares a fascinating look into the biology of aging and the scientific breakthroughs that could extend not just our lifespan, but our healthspan. He explains how the body breaks down over time, what evolution teaches us about longevity, and why community, purpose, and sleep may matter more than we think. Venki also weighs in on vaccines, genetic engineering, and the emerging frontier of age-reversing technologies—offering both clarity and hope in the quest to live better, longer.

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Venki Ramakrishnan: Aging, Longevity, and the Science That Could Change Everything

Venki Ramakrishnan: Aging, Longevity, and the Science That Could Change Everything

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