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LINE-1: What corn, cancer, and lost tails teach us about DNA
Manage episode 502946568 series 3554509
In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome.
We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a tool.
Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
106 episodes
Manage episode 502946568 series 3554509
In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome.
We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a tool.
Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
106 episodes
Alle Folgen
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