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.