World's first transmissible cancer in a freshwater fish discovered: What scientists know about this rare melanoma
Scientists found a transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish. This cancer spreads between individual fish, which is highly unusual. Researchers analyzed genomes and found tumors were genetically similar. The exact transmission route remains unknown, but several possibilities exist. This discovery expands understanding of cancer evolution in nature.
Scientists found a transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish. This cancer spreads between individual fish, which is highly unusual. Researchers analyzed genomes and found tumors were genetically similar. The exact transmission route remains unknown, but several possibilities exist. This discovery expands understanding of cancer evolution in nature.
