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Cellular Limits and Evolutionary Insights
This chapter revisits a pivotal story in evolutionary biology regarding the implications of breeding protocols for laboratory rodents and their divergence from wild types. It explores the relationship between DNA, cellular division, and aging, particularly through the lens of the Hayflick limit and antagonistic pleiotropy. The speaker reflects on personal experiences in grappling with complex concepts in cellular biology, emphasizing their importance in understanding cancer, longevity, and the nature of scientific communication.