Science Breakthroughs with Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan | SparX by Mukesh Bansal
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What inspired Venki Ramakrishnan to transition from physics to molecular biology? How has Venki Ramakrishnan's groundbreaking research on ribosomes impacted the study? How does he envision the future of molecular biology? Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan is a leading molecular biologist whose groundbreaking work on ribosome structure has significantly advanced our understanding of protein synthesis. His discoveries earned him the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, making him one of the few Indians to receive this honour. Beyond his research, Venki has received numerous awards and held prestigious positions in the scientific community. Tune in for an insightful in-depth conversation by one of the most influential minds in molecular biology! Resource List - Gene Machine, Book by Venki Ramakrishnan - https://amzn.in/d/0eA1LySH Why We Die, Book by Venki Ramakrishnan - https://amzn.in/d/06JRkfCv Venki Ramamkrishnan’s Profile on The Royal Society - https://royalsociety.org/people/venki-ramakrishnan-12139/#:~:text=He%20determined%20the%20atomic%20structure,in%20complexes%20with%20several%20antibiotics Venki Ramakrishnan’s Profile on The LMC Website - https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-leaders/n-to-s/venki-ramakrishnan/ Venki Ramakrishnan’s Profile on The Academy of Achievement - https://achievement.org/achiever/venki-ramakrishnan-ph-d/ Venki Ramakrishnan on the Science of Aging - https://erictopol.substack.com/p/venki-ramakrishnan-the-new-science Compilation of Research Papers by Venki Ramakrishnan - https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=oTI5BjIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao About SparX by Mukesh Bansal SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth. We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us. In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career. This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you. Follow us on our Instagram: / sparxbymukeshbansal Also check out our website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms! Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com Built to Last: Book by Jim Collins: https://amzn.in/d/06UJQDXy The HP Way, Book by David Packard: https://amzn.in/d/09M92m6N
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