About this episode
Dr. Linda Chelico discusses the dynamic nature of DNA and its implications for cancer treatments.
DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. Linda Chelico, a professor who research spans biochemistry, virology, and cancer biology, discuss how understanding DNA can lead to new insights on cancer treatments. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: TED
Guest: Linda Chelico
Topics covered
- DNA
- cancer treatments
- biochemistry
- virology
- damage repair
Keywords
- DNA
- biological life
- cancer biology
- damage reversal
- repair processes
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