{"product_id":"venki-ramakrishnan-why-we-die-2025","title":"Venki Ramakrishnan: Why We Die [2025]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Enthralling and packed with insights.' - BILL BRYSON\u003cbr\u003e 'A must-read.' - STEPHEN FRY\u003cbr\u003e 'Spectacular.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003eNEW SCIENTIST \u003c\/i\u003eBOOK OF THE YEAR AND A \u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBEST READ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can science help us live better and longer? A groundbreaking exploration of longevity from\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNobel Prize-winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e __________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy We Die\u003c\/i\u003e shares the latest scientific understanding of what causes ageing and how we might prevent it. Ramakrishnan examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend the human lifespan by altering our natural biology, raising profound questions and unravelling mind-bending answers along the way. Does death serve a necessary biological purpose? What will it mean for us all if some people start living longer? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An incredible journey.'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e- SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Joyfully alive'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - STEVE BRUSATTE\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Scientists do not come much more eminent than Venki Ramakrishnan... wonderfully readable... fascinating.'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *As heard on BBC Radio 4 Start the Week*\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ramakrishnan, Venki","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52775015219539,"sku":"9781529369281","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/9781529369281.jpg?v=1768334712","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/venki-ramakrishnan-why-we-die-2025","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}