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Contagious cancer discovered in catfish in North America

A study reveals a transmissible skin cancer among catfish in Canada and the United States.

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The disease behaves like a parasite, spreading from one individual to another.

Researchers are concerned about risks to aquatic ecosystems.

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Cette découverte inédite soulève des questions sur la transmission des cancers entre espèces, un phénomène rare mais préoccupant. Elle pourrait avoir des implications pour la santé animale et humaine.

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