Delve into Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan's captivating journey of deciphering the ribosome's complex structure in this hour-long conversation with Vivianne Parry. Explore Ramakrishnan's path from his early experiments to becoming a central figure in a fierce scientific competition. Gain insights into the importance of ribosomal structure, its implications for understanding life itself, and potential applications in developing better antibiotics. Follow Ramakrishnan's career highlights, including his Nobel Prize in Chemistry, knighthood, and presidency of the Royal Society of London. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and personal anecdotes that shaped his remarkable scientific odyssey, from choosing biology to unraveling the mysteries of the ribosome.