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

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Links for this episode

• Somatic mutation and age (Nature)
• Zombie gene in elephants (TWiEVO 26)
• Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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