Trends Ecol Evol August 2023 PMID 37385845

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer.

Fritz Vollrath

Mentions

73
Peak: 8 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since Jun 2023

Extended reach

3,862,675
potential audience

Total likes

102,886

Video views

3,717,033

Mentions per month

Jun 2023 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News42 articles
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  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight fascination with how elephants might use multiple copies of the p53 gene to evade cancer, as seen in phrases like 'groundbreaking insight' and questions about 'using P53 retrogenes.' The tone shifts between curiosity and excitement, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the research and its potential implications for understanding cancer resistance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the research, with some referencing the elephant's unique genetics and potential for breakthroughs in understanding cancer resistance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show curiosity about how species like elephants could inform human medicine, indicated by phrases like 'groundbreaking insight' and 'unexpected species.'

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments briefly mention the research, few dive deeply into mechanisms or broader implications, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests that some users see this as a potentially impactful discovery, though many discussions are preliminary or speculative.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Dr Jérôme BARRIERE, MD.
@barriere_dr · X

Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Source : @LePoint 7/12/23 et https://t.co/iS58vk9vsq) https://t.co/nkrqhs09VP

Jan 15, 2024 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 31,768 followers View post →
Paulo Navarro-Costa
@germcells · X

Today, on how the most unexpected species may provide groundbreaking insight into the genetics of germ cell development. What if the multiple copies of elephant p53 primarily serve to safeguard spermatogenesis? https://t.co/GpjveMb5pu

Jul 3, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 1,163 followers View post →
Mutsuki Ueda
@dream_moco · X

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t.co/QIIYnnTrdX

Mar 7, 2025 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 2,084 followers View post →
Otago Biochemistry
@OtagoBiochemist · X

Journal Club - Fri 28 Jul 12pm BIG13 Kirstin McDonald: Can elephants use P53 retrogenes to evade cancer and protect their germline? https://t.co/HarSWkr5Hd https://t.co/cBMhbbJqG8 Louise Bicknell: The power of one mutation to delay Alzheimer’s disease https://t.co/t8DKvc7A3b

Jul 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,209 followers View post →
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
@Trends_Ecol_Evo · X

Forum article out OA now "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer" by Fritz Vollrath https://t.co/tj46ZZS8IT

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 27,021 followers View post →
Norio Nakatsuji
@norionakatsuji · X

元論文→ Reference: Vollrath F. Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer.Trends Ecol Evol. 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2023.05.011 https://t.co/2POP9icumR

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 15,695 followers View post →

All mentions

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@kumoridai · X

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Jul 7, 2025 · 1,205 followers View post →
みみくす
@mimixmix · X

RT @dream_moco: Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t…

Mar 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,897 followers View post →
Wataru Fujii
@ReprodBiotech · X

RT @dream_moco: Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t…

Mar 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 311 followers View post →
浅葱柿
@asagikaki · X

RT @dream_moco: Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t…

Mar 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 62 followers View post →
Yoshitugu Tuduki/都築良継
@TSMoon56 · X

RT @dream_moco: Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t…

Mar 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 2,931 followers View post →
Mutsuki Ueda
@dream_moco · X

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer Vollrath, Fritz Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Volume 38, Issue 8, 705 - 707 https://t.co/QIIYnnTrdX

Mar 7, 2025 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 2,084 followers View post →
Joanna E Zawacka
@DrZawackaPankau · X

https://t.co/Thgrr1AUZm

Apr 28, 2024 · 479 followers View post →
JX Chen
@Burly426 · X

RT @germcells: Today, on how the most unexpected species may provide groundbreaking insight into the genetics of germ cell development. Wha…

Apr 7, 2024 · 2 shares · 79 followers View post →
viennois
@bourganne · X

RT @barriere_dr: Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Sou…

Jan 15, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,901 followers View post →
Florthense
@florthense · X

RT @barriere_dr: Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Sou…

Jan 15, 2024 · 4 shares · 3,332 followers View post →
Astynis
@astynis · X

RT @barriere_dr: Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Sou…

Jan 15, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,029 followers View post →
Justine Bibine
@IPAsansalcool · X

RT @barriere_dr: Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Sou…

Jan 15, 2024 · 4 shares · 870 followers View post →
Dr Jérôme BARRIERE, MD.
@barriere_dr · X

Quel lien entre le sperme des éléphants et le gène p53 suppresseur de tumeurs ? Et bien lisez cela ! C’est chaud ! (Source : @LePoint 7/12/23 et https://t.co/iS58vk9vsq) https://t.co/nkrqhs09VP

Jan 15, 2024 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 31,768 followers View post →
James V. Kohl
@microRNApro · X

@SteveTiger999 You're a loser. Good-bye. But first, see: https://t.co/dcvFwrmyaQ "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer 6/27/23 linked the microbiome to cancer prevention via TP53 copy number and the patents for naturally occurring RNA interference (RNAi) held by Harvard and by Pfizer."

Jan 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2,569 followers View post →
James V. Kohl
@microRNApro · X

Re: "Genetic variants and haplotype structures of miRNA host genes in cancer and obesity" https://t.co/dTpe9rq3cC 1/4/24 Don't wait to link this to the elephant in the room via "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer" https://t.co/hHHhPXcscp 6/27/23

Jan 4, 2024 · 2,569 followers View post →
James V. Kohl
@microRNApro · X

@DaniBeckman @Nscience4ever 1) "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer https://t.co/hHHhPXcscp 6/27/23 & 2) "Visualizing a protonated RNA state that modulates microRNA-21 maturation" https://t.co/AdMXUd9A6X 10/26/20 linked naturally occurring gain of function to 3) https://t.co/Ndobm3bs0j

Jan 4, 2024 · 2,569 followers View post →
Stephen Turner
@strnr · X

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer & the Hot Testicle Hypothesis - https://t.co/DQQxFzMjOu

Dec 14, 2023 · 30,826 followers View post →
Otago Biochemistry
@OtagoBiochemist · X

Journal Club - Fri 28 Jul 12pm BIG13 Kirstin McDonald: Can elephants use P53 retrogenes to evade cancer and protect their germline? https://t.co/HarSWkr5Hd https://t.co/cBMhbbJqG8 Louise Bicknell: The power of one mutation to delay Alzheimer’s disease https://t.co/t8DKvc7A3b

Jul 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,209 followers View post →
Trends in Cancer
@trendscancer · X

RT @Trends_Ecol_Evo: Forum article out OA now "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer" by Fritz Vollrath https://t.co/tj46ZZS8IT

Jul 7, 2023 · 1 share · 4,609 followers View post →
Francisco J. Enguita
@fenguita · X

RT @germcells: Today, on how the most unexpected species may provide groundbreaking insight into the genetics of germ cell development. Wha…

Jul 3, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,378 followers View post →
Paulo Navarro-Costa
@germcells · X

Today, on how the most unexpected species may provide groundbreaking insight into the genetics of germ cell development. What if the multiple copies of elephant p53 primarily serve to safeguard spermatogenesis? https://t.co/GpjveMb5pu

Jul 3, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 1,163 followers View post →
John Peters
@johnthejack · X

Paper: Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer https://t.co/NHeURoL43i https://t.co/05dCptmWIM

Jul 1, 2023 · 4,904 followers View post →
eastside
@remi_eastside · X

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer https://t.co/ji302NtSNJ ニュース見て知って寝転がりながら読んでたけどおもろい

Jul 1, 2023 · 233 followers View post →
ぜのぱす(初代_凍結から快復)
@Xenopus007 · X

Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer: Trends in Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/mDshdFZp2h

Jun 30, 2023 · 853 followers View post →
Norio Nakatsuji
@norionakatsuji · X

元論文→ Reference: Vollrath F. Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer.Trends Ecol Evol. 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2023.05.011 https://t.co/2POP9icumR

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 15,695 followers View post →
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
@Trends_Ecol_Evo · X

Forum article out OA now "Uncoupling elephant TP53 and cancer" by Fritz Vollrath https://t.co/tj46ZZS8IT

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 27,021 followers View post →