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Cancer Lineages

Immortal cancer cell lines that have evolved as independent organisms.

Overview

Cancer lineages represent a unique form of evolution where cancer cells have become transmissible between hosts, effectively becoming new species.

Examples

  • CTVT - Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor
  • DFTD - Devil Facial Tumor Disease
  • HeLa - Henrietta Lacks immortal cell line