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Cancer hope for Tasmanian devils

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Published Date: 10 March 2010
AUSTRALIAN scientists said today that the discovery of a genetically distinct colony of Tasmanian devils may save the species from being wiped out by a contagious form of cancer that has decimated the population.
The newly-found colony has so far proven immune to the face cancer that has ravaged the iconic animal.


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  • Last Updated: 10 March 2010 10:44 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Peedie Paws,

10/03/2010 13:21:46
Saw a real Tazmanian Devil in Australia Zoo. Didn't resemble the cartoon character at all.

 

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