Linda Chelico
Biochemist and researcher whose work spans virology and cancer biology; delivered a TEDx talk on how deliberate DNA mutations and APOBEC proteins influence immunity and disease.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 20min
How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico
Dr. Linda Chelico, biochemist studying virology and cancer biology, explains how DNA is constantly changing. She explores deliberate bacterial mutations for survival. She introduces APOBEC proteins that mutate DNA to fight viruses and shape antibodies. She discusses how these processes can both drive cancer and be directed to steer tumors toward death.
