Were you aware of the role genes like p53 play in cancer prevention? Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong explains that the body has a gene called p53, which plays a role in helping prevent cancer from developing. He highlights that elephants have multiple copies of this gene, which is one reason they are thought to have lower cancer rates. He also suggests that certain illnesses may affect how this gene functions, though research in this area is still developing. Credit/: Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong