This Week in Evolution

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


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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

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  • Evolution and mutation of canine transmissible cancer (Science)
  • Clam cancers (TWiEVO 17)
  • Sixth modality of infectious disease (PLoS Path)
  • Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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