Ira Flatow
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1,345 appearances
25 recordings
2 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 4d ago
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Why are mutations so rampant then in our cells?
In your book, you use this metaphor of the mosaic to describe how our cells grow and change over time.
Why mosaic?
You know, when we think of genetic mutations that cause disease, I think we're often thinking about the ones that get passed down from our family tree, like Tay-Sachs or sickle cell.
Is there a difference between inherited mutations versus the ones that develop over the course of our lives?
Interesting.
I think many of us are familiar with the term epigenetics, the idea that our environment, our life experience can have effect on how our genes are expressed.
Is that different from the mutation you're talking about in our DNA?
Yeah, yeah.
Let's get into some specifics, if you might.
You talked about the white blood cell before.
You write about how blood cell mutations can lead to heart attack and stroke.
I was kind of surprised that I had no idea mutations were at play here.
What's going on?
Right.
Are these the kinds of mutations that happen spontaneously or does our lifestyle contribute to these mutations?
How do mutations play a role in how the immune system functions?
What about vaccines?
Do they cause mutations of our DNA?
This is one of the big anti-vax scare tactics.
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