Scientists pointed to a unique kind of contagious cancer as the cause, which spread through waterborne cancer cells. This discovery challenges the traditional perception of cancer as an individual-based disease, revealing that contagious cancer cells have thrived among different species for centuries. Transmissible Cancer Among Shellfish SpeciesAdditional studies found other shellfish species falling prey to contagious cancer. Researchers are now exploring different shellfish species and have discovered contagious cancer in eight additional species, including mussels and cockles. Contagious cancer is a unique form of cancer that spreads through waterborne cancer cells, affecting shellfish populations.

Source: New York Times October 03, 2023 17:21 UTC