Can a contagious cancer threaten an entire species?
In short: In this TED-Ed talk, researcher Elizabeth Murchison explores the devastating impact of a virulent, transmissible cancer currently infecting thousands of Tasmanian devils.
The video examines the unique nature of this facial cancer, which differs from most cancers because it is contagious. By studying this unusual strain, Murchison highlights what we can learn about the broader mechanisms of all cancers and the ongoing efforts to save the Tasmanian devil from extinction.
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