WHY WE DIE

How can science help us live better and longer A groundbreaking exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan Enthralling and packed with insights BILL BRYSON A must read STEPHEN FRY Spectacular CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER READ OF 2024 We are living through an exciting revolution in biology Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age and why some species live longer than others Will we soon be able to cheat disease and death and live for a very long time possibly many times our current lifespan In Why We Die Ramakrishnan takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology He explains the latest scientific understanding of exactly why we age and how we might prevent it He examines the cutting edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology and raises profound questions Might death serve a necessary biological purpose As science advances what will it mean for us all if people start living longer And how can we increase our chances of living long healthy and fulfilled lives Why We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals An incredible journey SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJE