Published Oct 29, 2024

Embracing Death: Why We Age

Delve into the biological puzzles of aging and death as Venki Ramakrishnan discusses the cellular mechanisms that cause us to age, the role of telomeres and DNA damage, and cutting-edge research that aims to reverse aging and extend life.

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- What is methylation?
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- What happens when cells are damaged?
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- Tell me everything about epigenetics and longevity
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- What happens after death?
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- What is cellular senescence?
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- What is the role of cellular senescence in the context of the episode Morgan Levine, PhD, on PhenoAge and the Epigenetics of Age Acceleration — can we change the pace? and the clip Cellular Senescence?
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- What are telomeres?
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- What are senescent cells?
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- Can we capture the essence of death?
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- As we get older, when neurons die, are new ones created?
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- What is senescence?
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- What is methylation and why is it important?
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- Are there similar episodes of the podcast that discuss aging?
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- What is the nature of death?
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- How do you slow down aging?
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Embracing Death: Why We Age

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Understanding DeathVenki Ramakrishnan explores the biological intricacies of aging and death, questioning why humans must die despite increased life expectancy. He examines the cellular mechanisms behind aging and considers the possibility of slowing this inevitable process.

Understanding Death

Mechanisms of AgingVenki Ramakrishnan explores the intricate mechanisms of aging, focusing on DNA damage and cellular senescence. He discusses how telomeres protect genetic information but eventually fail, contributing to the aging process.

Mechanisms of Aging

Reversing AgingThe podcast explores groundbreaking anti-aging research, focusing on senescent cell removal and DNA methylation reversal. Venki Ramakrishnan shares insights into these complex processes and their potential to alter the aging trajectory.

Reversing Aging

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