p53: The Guardian of the Genome

One of the most important molecules relating to cancer is called p53. It has been called the guardian of the genome. Learn about what p53 does, and how interfering with its function can lead to cancer. Also featured on the HHMI DVD, Learning from Patients: The Science of Medicine, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here. Flash plug-in required. Download it free from macromedia.com.