“Why Does Evolution Kill?” — Lecture by Biologist and Virologist Petr Lidksy

Aging seems natural and inevitable. But why does it exist at all? If evolution favors traits that increase survival, why are living organisms unable to maintain themselves in perfect working condition indefinitely?

Surprisingly, science still has no single answer to the question of what aging truly is. Some researchers view it as the result of accumulated damage over time, while others believe it is driven by genetic programs shaped by evolution.

In this lecture, biologist and virologist Petr Lidksy, Professor at the City University of Hong Kong, will present his Pathogen Control Theory — a bold hypothesis that views aging as an evolutionary adaptation closely connected to the immune system.

This theory offers explanations for a number of observations that are difficult to reconcile with existing models of aging. If its predictions are confirmed, it could significantly reshape our understanding of why organisms age and how aging might be slowed.

During the lecture, we will explore:

• Why almost all living organisms age
• The major modern theories of aging and their limitations
• How the immune system may be linked to aging processes
• Why different animal species age at different rates
• Whether effective anti-aging therapies can be developed without understanding the true nature of aging

Join us for a fascinating journey into one of biology’s greatest unanswered questions.