posted on 2019-02-27, 13:01authored byDavid J. Duffy, Mark Q. Martindale
Our recent Communications Biology research article revealed the genomic drivers and
therapeutic vulnerabilities of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis tumors. Fibropapillomatosis is a
debilitating tumorous disease afflicting populations of green sea turtles globally. While a virus
is involved in the development of this disease, it is increasingly understood that the key
trigger is linked to anthropogenic disturbances of the environment. The specific environmental
co-trigger(s) has yet to be functionally confirmed. Here we outline the next steps
required to advance our understanding of this enigmatic disease, to enable us to more
effectively clinically combat it and to ultimately tackle its environmental co-trigger to halt and
hopefully reverse the spread of fibropapillomatosis.
Funding
Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics Control of Slender Body Using Active Flow Control Technique