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Study Reveals Elephants' Tumor-Suppressor Genes Defy Cancer Norms

2/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Professor Chris Venditti overturns Peto's Paradox, showing that larger animals face higher cancer risks linked to more cell divisions. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, this research reveals how elephants have developed unique tumor-suppressor genes, paving the way for innovative approaches to human cancer therapies.

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A groundbreaking study by Professor Chris Venditti overturns Peto's Paradox, showing that larger animals face higher cancer risks linked to more cell divisions. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, this research reveals how elephants have developed unique tumor-suppressor genes, paving the way for innovative approaches to human cancer therapies.