Episode 83
Cambridge Cafe Scientifique - DNA and Cancer
In this month's podcast Professor Ron Laskey discusses the links between our DNA and cancer to reveal how changes to our DNA can cause cells to become cancerous, how DNA can be targeted as a method of treatment and also how we can analyse...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 9, 201023m 10s
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Show Notes
In this month's podcast Professor Ron Laskey discusses the links between our DNA and cancer to reveal how changes to our DNA can cause cells to become cancerous, how DNA can be targeted as a method of treatment and also how we can analyse markers in our DNA for earlier diagnosis. Plus we answer audience questions including the effectiveness of vaccines against cancer and the difference between cancerous and pre-cancerous cells. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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