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Why don't elephants get cancer?
Why don't elephants get cancer?
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
Animals like elephants and whales are made up of many more cells than a human, or a mouse, and they live far longer. Yet they hardly ever get cancer - and the big question is why? Plus, revolutions in genetics, and a magical gene of the month.
Released:
Nov 14, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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