The secret of whales: How giant whales defy cancer

Study of gigantism in whales provides clues to genomic mechanism involved in tumor suppression

15-Feb-2024 - The functioning of certain regions of a few genes in cetaceans (whales, porpoises and dolphins) may explain why the Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can reach lengths of up to 30 meters – almost 10 m more than a bus – while the Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is 4 m long at most. It can ...