Tasmanian devils developing immune response to contagious face cancer

Breakthrough the first indication the tumour is survivable and confirms research showing marsupials are rapidly evolving in response to the disease Tasmanian devils have developed a natural immune response to the deadly facial tumour disease, confirming research that suggested the animals were rapidly evolving in response to the overwhelming threat.
Researchers from the University of Tasmania have identified six disease-resistant devils in the same small population since 2009. Continue reading..