Anand Jagatia

Journalist/reporter for Nature who conducted the snakebite antivenom interview and narrated the segment about the new nanobody-based antivenom research.

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Oct 29, 2025 • 23min

Bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years – this protein might be why

Vera Gorbanova, a researcher studying bowhead whale longevity, shares insights on how a protein called CIRBP enhances DNA repair, potentially explaining the whales' 200+ year lifespan. She reveals that this protein's abundance in whale cells could also benefit human health by improving DNA repair. Andreas Haugau-Lausten discusses breakthroughs in creating a universal antivenom using camelid nanobodies, addressing the global snakebite crisis. Their conversation explores how these scientific advances could transform aging research and venom treatment.

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