A Zombie Gene Keeps Elephants from Getting Cancer | SciShow News

The video explores Peto's Paradox, which questions why larger animals with more cells don't get cancer more often. It highlights elephants' unique genetic adaptations, such as having multiple copies of the TP53 gene and a reanimated 'zombie' gene called LIF6, which help them resist cancer. The LIF6 gene, controlled by the P53 protein, aids in killing damaged cells, preventing tumor growth. The research also traces the evolutionary history of these genes, suggesting they played a role in elephants' large size and cancer resistance.

Discuss the significance of 'zombie genes' in the context of elephant genetics.

What implications does the research on elephants have for understanding cancer resistance in other large animals?