Nobel Laureate Explains: Why We Die

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, 2009 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, delves into the mechanisms of aging and death in his new book, Why We Die. He reveals that death isn't genetically programmed but a consequence of evolution's focus on efficient gene transmission. Lifespan isn't simply accumulated cellular wear and tear, but a balance between resource allocation for maintaining bodily functions and repair versus growth, reproduction, and nurturing offspring. Ramakrishnan shared his findings at the Milan Longevity Summit, challenging conventional understanding of death and aging.