The Cheating Cell by Athena Aktipis
How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer
This insightful exploration delves into the world of cancer through the lens of evolutionary biology, presenting the disease as a form of cellular cheating within the body's cooperative system. It examines how cancer cells exploit the body's resources for their own survival and proliferation, akin to rogue agents in a well-organized society. The narrative intertwines scientific research with real-world examples, offering a fresh perspective on cancer's origins and potential strategies for treatment by understanding its evolutionary tactics. The book challenges readers to rethink cancer not just as a disease, but as a complex biological phenomenon shaped by the same evolutionary forces that govern life itself.
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- 2020
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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