Seaports are hotspots of contagious cancer in mussels (IMAGE)

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Seaports are hotspots of contagious cancer in mussels

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MtBTN2 cells under microscope (× 100 magnification). They are characterized by their large size, prominent nucleus, and scarce cytoplasm. In contrast, a healthy cell—a haemocyte of smaller size with more abundant cytoplasm—is visible on the bottom right.

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© Maurine Hammel

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