Organic pollutants not factor in turtle tumor disease, study finds

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A new study casts doubt on long-held suspicions that persistent organic pollutants in the environment make green turtle more susceptible to the virus that causes fibropapilomatosis, a disease that forms large benign tumors that can inhibit the animal's sight, mobility and feeding ability.

Published On: 16-Jul-14 04:26 AM
Source: ScienceDaily

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