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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 19 MIN

CARTA: Does the Placenta Drive the Evolution of Cancer Malignancy with Günter Wagner

from CARTA - Anthropogeny (Audio) · host UCTV: UC San Diego

The rate of cancer and cancer malignancy differ greatly among mammalian species. The placental – maternal interface is also highly variable between placental mammals. This lecture will discuss recent advances that suggest that there is a causal connection between the evolution of placental biology and the biology and rate of cancer malignancy. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40694]

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