Nature Podcast
Audio long read: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?
Elizabeth Quill, Benjamin Thompson
Published Sep 2, 2026
Guests:
- Elizabeth Quill
- Benjamin Thompson
Episode Description
An audio feature examining research on DNA damage, repair and ageing. The episode explores evidence that inadequate repair contributes to age-related biological changes, and scientific efforts to test whether improving repair can extend healthy life. Nature published this episode on 2 September 2026.
Topics Discussed
DNA repairageingmolecular biology