Transmissible tumors in Hydra can manipulate host phenotype by inducing the growth of supernumerary tentacles, enhancing host foraging efficiency and promoting tumor vertical transmission, akin to ...

In 1992, Robbins Scientific released the Hydra-96, an innovative device that relieved researchers from repetitive, manual liquid dispensing. Further development led to the Hydra-384, capable of ...

This study, "De novo evolution of transmissible tumors in hydra," is published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Dr. Antoine M. Dujon from Deakin's School of Life and Environmental ...