Dr. Pankaj Rao & Kirti discuss Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan

01/07/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Dr. Pankaj Rao & Kirti discuss Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan

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Host Kirti Mutatkar continues KBC (Kirti's Book Club) with Dr. Pankaj Rao to discuss Venki Ramakrishnan's Why We Die - a scientific exploration of aging, death, and the quest for immortality.About the BookWhy We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan examines the biological mechanisms behind aging and death from a Nobel laureate's perspective. The book explains complex genetic concepts in accessible terms, covering DNA, cellular aging, environmental factors, and the current scientific understanding of mortality. Rather than philosophical speculation, Ramakrishnan focuses on evidence-based science while addressing the human desire for longevity and the reality of our biological limitations.KBC Reading RadarBrain Fizz Factor: Both - Mental Fireworks (4/4)Bookshelf Worthy: Dr. Pankaj Rao - Shelf Resident/Donate (3/4), Kirti - [not specified] Next Episode: "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder - concluding Season 1 of KBC
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