Why Don't All Blue Whales Have Cancer?

The video explores Peto's Paradox, which questions why large animals like whales don't have higher cancer rates despite having more cells. It discusses theories such as hyper tumors and metabolic rates, and examines genetic adaptations in elephants that suppress tumors. The video also highlights evolutionary trade-offs between cancer suppression and fertility, and ongoing research into applying these findings to human health.

How do the cancer rates in whales compare to those in humans, and what might explain this difference?

What is Peto's Paradox and why is it significant in understanding cancer rates in large animals like whales?

What are hyper tumors, and how might they relate to cancer in whales?

What role do metabolic rates play in the cancer resistance observed in large mammals?

Discuss the potential genetic adaptations that elephants have developed to combat cancer.