This Week in Evolution

TWiEVO 26: My Scientist Vinny


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Vinny Lynch joins Nels and Vincent to discuss how a zombie gene in elephants protects these large, long lived animals from cancer.

Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello

Guest: Vinny Lynch

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  • Elephant zombie LIF gene induces apoptosis (bioRxiv)
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