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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Non-Genetic Memory and Puzzling Biological Anomalies

Modeling non-genetic memory within branch structures and the reproductive mechanism of certain species present significant challenges for standard biological models. The example of planarian reproduction highlights how accumulated mutations and genomic chaos can paradoxically result in immortality, excellent regeneration, and cancer resistance, contradicting the typical understanding of genetic influences on anatomy and health.

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