TED-Ed: The cancer gene we all have - Michael Windelspecht

The video explains how the body regulates cell division and how cancer can disrupt this process. It highlights the role of the BRCA1 gene, a tumor suppressor, in controlling cell division and repairing DNA mutations. The video also discusses genetic variations in BRCA1 and their impact on cancer risk, emphasizing that ineffective BRCA1 can lead to uncontrolled cell division and tumor formation.

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