

Ep. 12: Cancer and Stem Cells Featuring Dr. Sean Morrison
Feb 10, 2014
Dr. Sean Morrison, a renowned professor and director at UT Southwestern, shares his insights on the intricate relationship between stem cells and cancer. He discusses the pivotal role of cancer stem cells in tumor behavior and the challenges in distinguishing between tumorigenic and non-tumorigenic cells. The conversation takes a captivating turn with anecdotes about the bizarre world of 'zombie bees' and breakthroughs in generating pluripotent stem cells through unique methods. Dr. Morrison's expertise brings light to the future of cancer treatment and stem cell research.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
DHA Deficiency and Visual Processing
03:23 • 4min
The Role of LIS-1 in Stem Cell Division and Cancer Implications
07:35 • 2min
Exploring Memory and Neanderthal Genetics in Recent Scientific Studies
09:33 • 2min
Stem Cells, Mercury Detection, and Brain Research
11:34 • 3min
Zombie Bees and Stem Cell Breakthroughs
14:51 • 18min
Advancements in Stem Cell Research
33:15 • 19min
Unraveling Cancer Stem Cells
52:18 • 24min