READ & REPLY ANSWERS: It’s all about good genes [April 1, 2021]
- Marine mammals such as dolphins and whales tend to be resistant to cancer
- Scientists have been researching the genes that limit the growth of tumours
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Doris worked in educational publishing, including the BBC and Cengage prior to joining the Post in 2018. She specialises in creating graphics and digital learning content, as well as covering issues related to health and wellness.
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These magnificent creatures could help human health
1. They have a long lifespan and tend to be resistant to cancer.
2. cetaceans
3. because they have more cells in their body, and a higher change that the cells can develop into cancer
4. 200 years
5. tumour suppressor genes
6. They are huge.
7. special properties in their tumour-suppressing genes and a fast turnover rate of these genes
8. It has a lower number of gene copies.
9. It could help them to find treatments for cancer and age-related diseases.
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Doris worked in educational publishing, including the BBC and Cengage prior to joining the Post in 2018. She specialises in creating graphics and digital learning content, as well as covering issues related to health and wellness.
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