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S8·E3 Why Blue Whales Don't Get Cancer - Peto's Paradox

Core Aired March 1, 2020 8 min
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Synopsis

Cancer is a creepy and mysterious thing. While we tried to understand it, to get better at killing it, we discovered a biological paradox that remains unsolved to this day: large animals seem to be immune to cancer. Which doesn’t make any sense – the bigger a being, the more cancer it should have. To understand why, we first need to take a look at the nature of cancer itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 3 of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell air?

Season 8, Episode 3 ('Why Blue Whales Don't Get Cancer - Peto's Paradox') originally aired on March 1, 2020.

How long is Season 8 Episode 3 ('Why Blue Whales Don't Get Cancer - Peto's Paradox')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 8 minutes.

What happens in Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 8 Episode 3?

Cancer is a creepy and mysterious thing. While we tried to understand it, to get better at killing it, we discovered a biological paradox that remains unsolved to this day: large animals seem to be immune to cancer. Which doesn’t make any sense – the bigger a being, the more cancer it should have. T...

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