Biology is the science of life, from the genes we inherit to the viruses that spread between us and the processes that make us age. London Real has interviewed evolutionary biologists, ageing researchers, doctors and drug scientists about how the body works and how far we can change it. The conversations cover evolution, epigenetics, ageing, pandemics, alcohol and the body’s response to cold and stress. Guests share their own views, not medical advice. Every full interview is free to watch.
From evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and ageing researcher Dr David Sinclair to developmental biologist Bruce Lipton, neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt, biomedical gerontologist Aubrey de Grey and XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis: the science of living things.
Richard Dawkins, the British evolutionary biologist, talks about The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion and what evolution tells us about nature, humanity and consciousness. Bruce Lipton, a developmental biologist, takes a very different view: he argues that a person’s beliefs can influence how their genes behave. Dr David Sinclair, an Australian biologist known for his research on ageing and epigenetics, explains why we age and why he believes we do not have to. Dr Daniel Stickler, a former vascular surgeon, describes why he left traditional medicine for an approach to long-term health he calls human optimisation.
Aubrey de Grey argues that ageing is a disease that can be cured with the right medicine. Peter Diamandis explains how he sees AI and gene therapy driving the race to end ageing. Professor David Nutt, who researches legal and illegal drugs, argues that alcohol is the most damaging drug in the world. Dimitar Tonev, then UK medical director of virology at Bristol-Myers Squibb, discussed the reality of a global pandemic in 2012 and how the WHO predicts each year’s likely flu strains. Wim Hof talks about breathwork, cold exposure and inflammation.
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Who has London Real interviewed about biology? Brian Rose has interviewed Richard Dawkins, Dr David Sinclair, Bruce Lipton, Professor David Nutt, Aubrey de Grey, Peter Diamandis, Dr Daniel Stickler, Wim Hof and Kelly Starrett, among others.
Are we controlled by our genes? The guests disagree. Richard Dawkins explains evolution from the gene’s point of view. Bruce Lipton argues that beliefs can change how genes behave, and Dr David Sinclair focuses on epigenetics and ageing. Their views are not medical advice.
How is Biology different from Genetics and Longevity? Biology is the broad view of living things. The Genetics page focuses on genes and epigenetics, and Longevity focuses on living longer and healthier.
Are the full biology episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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