Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality Ramakrishnan Venki (2024)

This book explores the science of why and how we age and die, and why some species live longer than others. Nobel Prize-winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan examines recent scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge attempts to extend human lifespan by altering our natural biology. He considers whether death serves a necessary biological purpose, the social and ethical costs of trying to live forever, and how we can improve our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives. As our understanding advances, the possibility of immortality appears closer than ever, but the book also asks what we might lose in pursuing it. Why We Die offers an insightful account of ageing and death from one of todays leading public intellectuals.