Deep in This Lake, a Contagious Cancer Is Spreading

Scientists have discovered a contagious cancer spreading among fish in a lake, a rare phenomenon known as transmissible tumors. This type of cancer has been reported in only a few animal species, including dogs, Tasmanian devils, and clams, but never before in fish. Researchers are now exploring the possibility of whether such transmissible tumors could occur in humans, although it is still largely unknown. The discovery has significant implications for understanding the evolution and spread of cancer in various species.

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