PodcastMolecular Biology
Audio long read: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?
Sep 2, 2026
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.
PodcastNeuroscience
Briefing Chat: Is DNA repair the secret to a long life?
Aug 7, 2026
Nature staff discuss evidence from whales and mole rats suggesting that DNA repair may contribute to longevity, and how COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses.