EPISODE · Nov 15, 2022 · 51 MIN
46. DNA: replication, cancer, and aging.
from Tom's SciCast · host Tom Kennedy
Why are some cancer cells immortal? What can we learn about aging from a lobster? Why does a gene from a human work in a bacteria? The answers lies in genetics. In this episode I explain how understanding the basics of DNA replication, the genetic code, and mutations improves our lives from treating cancer, slowing aging, to making medicines.Send us Fan Mail
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