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Bivalve Transmissible Cancer: BTN

What is known about bivalve transmissible neoplasia, marine disease ecology, cancer transmission, and ecosystem risk.

Indexed essay January 27, 2025 By Devin Teichrow

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By Devin Teichrow. Published January 27, 2025.

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What is known about bivalve transmissible neoplasia, marine disease ecology, cancer transmission, and ecosystem risk.

A transmissible cancer in bivalves poses a unique challenge to marine life and the ecosystems they sustain.

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