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Contagious Cancer Thrives in Dogs by Adopting Host's Genes

 

Black lab mix. An curious contagious cancer, found in dogs, wolves and coyotes, can repair its own genetic mutations by adopting genes from its host animal, according to a new study. (Credit: Copyright Michele Hogan)

 

ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2011) — A curious contagious cancer, found in dogs, wolves and coyotes, can repair its own genetic mutations by adopting genes from its host animal, according to a new study in the journal Science.

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110120141830.htm

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