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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2019 · 1H 32M

TWiEVO 46: Can an old tumor teach us new tricks?

from This Week in Evolution · host Vincent Racaniello

Nels and Vincent analyze the genomes of canine transmissible tumors to provide insight into the worldwide spread of the disease from its origin in a single dog 4000-8500 years ago, and its diversity, mutation, and evolution. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Evolution and mutation of canine transmissible cancer (Science) Clam cancers (TWiEVO 17) Sixth modality of infectious disease (PLoS Path) Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Science Picks Nels - Vasa Museum in Stockholm Vincent - Nobel Museum in Stockholm Listener Pick Irene - @EndlessFormsand #PlantScienceFascinatesMe #plantsday Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to [email protected]

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