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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- Somatic mutation and age (Nature) 18:44
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