a16z Podcast cover image

a16z Podcast

Healthspan, Lifespan, and the Biology of Aging

Feb 3, 2023
36:45

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Understanding markers for extending life and developing therapies to enhance health span is crucial in the field of aging biology.
  • Slowing down the aging process could significantly impact disease prevention and treatment, as age-related diseases are closely linked to aging.

Deep dives

The Biology of Aging and Longevity

The podcast episode explores the biology of aging and longevity, discussing the potential impact on individuals and society. The guest, Kristin Fortney, co-founder and CEO of BioAge Labs, shares her interest in aging biology and how she started her company. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding markers for extending life and the potential of developing therapies to enhance health span. Examples of promising research in this field, such as the discovery of a protein called Apelin and its correlation with improved muscle and cognitive function, are discussed.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode