Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Researchers found a contagious cancer in North American catfish. This is the first time this has been seen in catfish. The cancer can be passed from one catfish to another.
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A contagious cancer was found in North American catfish. This is a rare type of cancer that can be passed from one animal to another. It was found in brown catfish. This is the first time this has been seen in catfish.
Why it matters
This discovery is important because it shows that cancer can be contagious in some animals. It could help us understand more about cancer and how to treat it.
- What is contagious cancer?
- A rare type of cancer that can be passed from one animal to another.
- What kind of animal has this cancer?
- Brown catfish in North America.
- Is this the first time this has been seen?
- Yes, it is the first time this has been seen in catfish.
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Cancer can be contagious in some animals
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This is the first time contagious cancer has been seen in catfish
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