During common bottlenose dolphin capture-release health assessments, researchers collect blood for a wide array of tests. (IMAGE)

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During common bottlenose dolphin capture-release health assessments, researchers collect blood for a wide array of tests.

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During common bottlenose dolphin capture-release health assessments, researchers collect blood for a wide array of tests. Data collected ranges from complete blood counts to gene expression profiling and is essential in evaluating the health of these marine mammals.

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