Monday, September 23, 2024

Hydras Can Create a Form of Cancer That's Contagious

Jellyfish-like creatures called hydras can develop tumors if overfed, which in turn can be passed on to their clone offspring. A new study on this bizarre phenomenon not only reveals details about the process in hydras, but improves our understanding of transmissable forms of cancer in general.

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