Part 4/14:
The Biology of Aging: A Fundamental Problem
Dr. Andrew Steele, a longevity scientist and author of "Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old", emphasizes that understanding the biological underpinnings of aging is key to advancing this field. His inspiration stems from a revealing graph that shows how the risk of death increases exponentially with age, roughly doubling every eight years.
This exponential risk presents a daunting but fascinating challenge: what is this internal "ticking clock" in our biology that causes such rapid deterioration? By deciphering and manipulating this clock, scientists aim to slow or even reverse aspects of aging.