March 2025

Peto's Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer

Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.

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Features

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DNA Profiling: Tracing Killers and Solving Mysteries Using Genetic Clues

Laura Tran, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Generation X and Millennials Face a Steep Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Cases

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Infographics

Advancing Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes Treatment

Researchers are exploring multiple approaches to protect transplanted cells from the immune system.

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A Lifetime of Environmental Exposures May Be Fueling Early-Onset Cancers

In search of clues to the alarming rise in early-onset cancer cases among younger generations, scientists are investigating the impact of environmental exposures.

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Anticancer Inspiration from Animal Giants

Large-bodied animals across the tree of life have evolved unique ways to combat cancer which could inspire novel therapeutic strategies.

Foundations

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A Tale of How TALENs Launched the Genome Editing Revolution

Researchers transformed a plant pathogen weapon into a programmable tool for DNA editing.

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Pluripotency Superstar Oct4 Gets a Makeover

The second act of a popular reprogramming factor could maximize the potential of iPSCs in research and regenerative medicine.

Profiles

Tuning Cancer Therapy with Acoustic Drug Delivery

Carolyn Schutt Ibsen uses ultrasound to improve tumor targetingand tissue engineering from bioink to 3D models.

Editorial

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The Yin and Yang of Cancer

Progress in cancer therapies has improved survival rates, but researchers must now battle early-onset cancers.

Contributors

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Meet the Team: Hannah Thomasy

With a deep love for writing and a growing fascination for science, Hannah Thomasy found her calling at the intersection of both passions.

Speaking of Science

Cancer Culture

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Peto's Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer

Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.

Features

DNA Profiling: Tracing Killers and Solving Mysteries Using Genetic Clues

Generation X and Millennials Face a Steep Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Cases

Sex Determination: It’s in the Genes—Sometimes