Finding Genius Podcast

Do Vitamin D & Genomic Ancestry Affect Cancer Cells? | An Expert Explains

Oct 19, 2024
Join Dr. Moray J. Campbell, a cancer biologist at Cedars-Sinai, as he uncovers how Vitamin D and genomic ancestry influence cancer, particularly prostate cancer. He discusses the varying responses of prostate cancer cells to Vitamin D based on genetic ancestry, highlighting differences between African and European populations. Dr. Campbell explains how sunlight, skin pigmentation, and genetic factors contribute to health disparities in cancer treatment. His insights on gene regulation and the implications for patient care are both fascinating and vital.
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