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Roxanne Khamsi: You are mutating – and that’s (mostly) a good thing

Jul 14, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Alan Alda interviews Roxanne Comsey about her book *Beyond Inheritance*, which reveals that our DNA constantly mutates throughout life. Comsey explains how these changes drive immune function and aging, challenging the view of genetics as static. They discuss medical implications, including spontaneous diseases and potential therapies derived from natural cellular evolution.

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