what sea creatures, long thought to be immune, were found to suffer from cancer in 2000?

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what sea creatures, long thought to be immune, were found to suffer from cancer in 2000?

2006-10-24 16:01:51 · 3 answers · asked by beccarnshaw 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Sharks!

For years, it was rumored that their cartilaginous skeletons somehow staved off cancer, and a lot of shysters made a quick buck by selling cancer-b-gone shark cartilage on the black market.

2006-10-24 16:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Sharks Is the Answer For Radio Trivia

2006-10-25 02:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I have also heard jelly fish and sea cucumbers. I can't rember if this is right though.

2006-10-25 00:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Beef 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋