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Transmissible cancer discovered in catfish in the United States

Thirty percent of catfish in Lake Memphremagog are infected with a transmissible melanoma.

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The origin of this cancer, which spreads between individuals, remains unknown.

This discovery raises questions about disease transmission mechanisms in aquatic species.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte est rare et inquiétante, car elle remet en question les connaissances sur la transmission des cancers entre individus d'une même espèce, avec des implications potentielles pour la santé publique.

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