S6.20: That’s so extra: Exploring the weird world of extrachromosomal DNA

Explore the weird world of extrachromosomal DNA, its functions, and how it breaks the rules of inheritance. Discover the significance of extrachromosomal DNA in cancer cells and its impact on tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance. Unravel the mystery of extrachromosomal DNA and cell differentiation. Learn about genetic elimination and genome editing in organisms. Delve into the programmed genome reprogramming in zebrafinches. Challenge notions on inheritance and genomes with marsupial bandicoots.