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#202 – Venki Ramakrishnan on the cutting edge of anti-ageing science

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Exploring RNA Interference and Protein Inhibition in Anti-Aging Research

This chapter delves into RNA interference mechanisms, focusing on small interfering RNA (siRNA) as a tool to suppress specific protein expression. It also examines the potential consequences of inhibiting normal protein functions in the nervous system and the advancements in the realm of anti-aging research.

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