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What is David Baltimore known for in cancer research?

  • Interaction between viruses and genetic material

  • Discovery of chemotherapy

  • Radiation therapy

  • Cancer immunotherapy

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David Baltimore's significant contribution to cancer research lies in his groundbreaking work on the interaction between viruses and genetic material. His discovery of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that allows RNA viruses to create DNA copies of their genomes, revolutionized our understanding of viral replication and its role in cancer development.
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