It’s very rare that elephants get cancer, thanks to an abundance of cancer protection genes called P53. Humans have two copies of these genes, but elephants have about 40. Our experts discuss how we can utilize this information to create cancer-fighting medications.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Joshua Schiffman, Professor of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Utah, Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Dr. Vincent Lynch, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo
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