Dr. Uri Alon is a physicist-turned-biologist, a professor at the Weizmann Institute, and one of the leading thinkers exploring how complex biological systems work. In this episode, we discuss his research on the effects of genetics, lifestyle, environment, and luck on human lifespan.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 How big of a role does genetics play in longevity
06:25 How important is lifestyle vs genetics
08:25 How big of a role does lifestyle play in longevity
12:55 Why is lifestyle less impactful than genetics
15:25 Bon Charge sponsorship
16:30 Genes of people who live to 110
18:55 Why lifestyle matters a lot if you have bad genes
21:45 What leads to aging
22:45 What’s the maximum human lifespan
25:20 Why nobody has lived over 122 yet
27:05 Strategies to extend lifespan beyond normal
34:05 What made Uri interested in longevity as a physicist
36:25 Recurring patterns in human longevity and aging
38:40 Simplest analogie for aging
49:15 Surprising role of luck in longevity
54:55 How to practically extend your lifespan
59:30 What Uri needs to discover next about aging
Dr Uri Alon Lab YouTube channel with Systems Aging courses: https://www.youtube.com/@alonlab9733/videos
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P.S. This is not professional medical advice and should not be taken as such. The creator of this video is not held accountable for your health. Consult your doctor first.
