Catfish Cancer Spreads Between Fish | Tech News

Scientists uncovered a shocking twist in freshwater ecology: a transmissible melanoma spreading among catfish, with genetically identical tumors proving it’s contagious—not random. First spotted in Lake Memphremagog in 2012, the cancer, linked to arsenic-rich environments and spawning behavior, defies typical cancer biology. No viruses or bacteria involved—just rogue cancer cells passing from fish to fish. Researchers warn: don’t eat the ones with tumors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/806b715b3c451014