Episode 1: Hallmarks of Aging

Know the topic: Can we slow down aging to live longer, healthier lives? In Episode #1 of Biopeak Live, our host, Mr. Prashanth Prakash, and co-host, Dr. Deepak Saini, sit down with Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan to explore the age-old question of why humans age, breakthroughs in aging interventions, and key areas of focus to address the challenges of aging. *Time Stamps:* 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Introduction to Venki Ramakrishnan 05:00 - Aging is Universal 13:30 - Biological Age 20:44 - Lifestyle as Medicine 24:46 - Therapeutics 34:45 - Longevity Start up 35:45 - Democratic shift and economic inequality 39:11 - Closing: the Hype and Hope The Guest: Dr. Ramakrishnan leads a lab at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for his groundbreaking research on the structure and function of the ribosome, which has significantly deepened our understanding of protein synthesis and its role in life. Dr. Ramakrishnan currently is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and is also a former President of the Royal Society- 2015 to 2020. He is the author of the books “Gene Machine” and “Why We Die”. Connect with Dr Venki Ramakrishnan: https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-... Read about the discussion: Why We Die book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/why-we-die-venki-ramakrishnan?variant=42608461807650 The Dance of Life: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/438509/the-dance-of-life-by-magdalena-zernicka-goetz/9780753552957 The Secret Body: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691210582/the-secret-body Extra Life: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594501/extra-life-by-steven-johnson/ Life's Greatest Secret: https://profilebooks.com/work/lifes-greatest-secret/ The Youth Pill: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/304811/the-youth-pill-by-david- Know more: Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality by Venki Ramakrishnan. World population Aging https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/ageing/WPA2017_Highlights.pdf India aging population estimate https://india.unfpa.org/en/news/indias-ageing-population-why-it-matters-more-ever Presented by Longevity India | Supported by Biopeak Subscribe now and stay tune! Episodes coming soon ! #BiopeakLive #LongevityIndia #HealthyAging #VenkiRamakrishnan #Healthspan #LongevityPodcast #LongevityScience #indiahealthtv About Biopeak: Biopeak is a deep science-led longevity organization focused on personalized, precise, predictive, and preventive healthcare. Built for South Asia, our approach blends cutting-edge diagnostics with systems science to craft personalised health plans. Biopeak helps you not just live longer—but live without limits. Biopeak. Decode your path to Limitless Living. Follow Us Longevity India: https://www.longevity.iisc.ac.in/ Biopeak: https://www.biopeak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevity-india-iisc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity_iisc/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NXTdG0fBIfmKIHV2vkxbV Disclaimers: The content shared on the Biopeak Live podcast is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting a licensed healthcare professional for any health-related concerns, especially before making any lifestyle, dietary, or medical changes based on the content provided in this podcast.