Lawrence Ingrassia, author and journalist, discusses his book 'A Fatal Inheritance' on the p53 cancer suppressor gene and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. He delves into the science of cancer genetics, the search for the gene, and the personal impact on his family with a history of cancer. The podcast explores the implications of inherited genetic risks for cancer development and the future of personalized cancer treatments.

Authors Michelle Horton and Lawrence Ingrassia discuss family hardships in 'Dear Sister' and 'A Fatal Inheritance'. Horton's book delves into domestic abuse and legal challenges, while Ingrassia explores generations of cancer in families and medical research advancements.