Curr Opin Genet Dev February 2015 PMID 25867244

The cancer which survived: insights from the genome of an 11000 year-old cancer.

Andrea Strakova, Elizabeth P Murchison

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19
Peak: 3 in Jul 2022
across 4 sources since Jun 2019

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150,842
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What people are saying

The posts highlight the fascinating nature of transmissible cancers surviving long periods, as shown with phrases like 'living very long time' and 'parasitic organism,' which reflect awe and curiosity. The tone is mostly informative and appreciative, contributing to an overall moderate positive sentiment about the study's implications.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of the research, particularly noting its insights into transmissible cancers and their longevity.

InterestModerate interest

The topic generates mild to moderate interest, with comments acknowledging the novelty but not expressing intense curiosity.

EngagementNeutral engagement

There is limited detailed engagement, primarily brief acknowledgments or shared enthusiasm without deep critique.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants seem to view the research as somewhat impactful, highlighting its significance but stopping short of asserting transformative changes.

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Michael Levin
@drmichaellevin · X

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Dec 28, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 65,431 followers View post →
Michael Levin
@drmichaellevin · X

https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU a transmissible cancer, living very long time as a kind of parasitic organism

Jul 3, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 65,431 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

RT @drmichaellevin: https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU a transmissible cancer, living very long time as a kind of parasitic organism

Jul 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,468 followers View post →
Oscar Contreras
@ooscar_88 · X

RT @drmichaellevin: Some more cool papers for this week: https://t.co/WuVFfGQmrJ https://t.co/1LA4dmBNwc https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU https://t.…

Jan 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,466 followers View post →

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Cancer as an Evolutionary Ecosystem

Neoplasms act like evolving ecosystems where mutant cells compete, cooperate, and interact with the immune system. Cancer arises from Darwinian-like selection and ecological dynamics within tumors, shaping progression…

Yiwai · Jan 26, 2024 173 views
Ian Tennant
@IanTennant_PhD · X

RT @drmichaellevin: https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU a transmissible cancer, living very long time as a kind of parasitic organism

Jul 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 289 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

RT @drmichaellevin: https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU a transmissible cancer, living very long time as a kind of parasitic organism

Jul 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,468 followers View post →
Michael Levin
@drmichaellevin · X

https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU a transmissible cancer, living very long time as a kind of parasitic organism

Jul 3, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 65,431 followers View post →
Oscar Contreras
@ooscar_88 · X

RT @drmichaellevin: Some more cool papers for this week: https://t.co/WuVFfGQmrJ https://t.co/1LA4dmBNwc https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU https://t.…

Jan 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,466 followers View post →
Michael Levin
@drmichaellevin · X

Some more cool papers for this week: https://t.co/WuVFfGQmrJ https://t.co/1LA4dmBNwc https://t.co/hWPzUllDgU https://t.co/Rxh5mtJchy https://t.co/mD0VThRRMl https://t.co/lEl44sDTEa https://t.co/AZXr1fHQZh https://t.co/WLhsxUWxP9

Dec 28, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 65,431 followers View post →