46. DNA: replication, cancer, and aging.

from Tom's SciCast Hosted by 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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46. DNA: replication, cancer, and aging.

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0:00 Introduction
4:06 DNA Replication
14:21 Telomeres and immortal cancers
22:40 Lobsters that don't age
26:08 The Genetic Code
36:50 Mutations create diversity

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