Why Elephants Rarely Get Cancer (The Secret Will Shock You!) – Powered by Avonetics.com

05/04/2025 10 min

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Discover the mind-blowing science behind Peto's Paradox: why giant creatures like elephants defy the odds with shockingly low cancer rates. Are their extra TP53 genes the ultimate tumor-fighting superweapon? Do slower cell divisions or evolved defenses hold the key? Plus, the wild truth about cancer rates in dogs—and how humans could steal nature’s blueprints to beat cancer forever. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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