Listen "TWiEVO 77: The mutations of our lives"
Episode Synopsis
Alex joins Nels and Vincent to discuss his work which demonstrates that somatic mutation rates scale with lifespan in mammals. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Guest: Alex Cagan Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Somatic mutation and age (Nature) Zombie gene in elephants (TWiEVO 26) Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Science Picks Alex – Paper.app Nels – Fifty years since Lewontin's apportionment of human diversity Vincent – An Exceptional Village Listener Pick Martha – Plagues Upon the Earth by Kyle Harper Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to [email protected]
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