Publications by authors named "Richard Herren"
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- Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a disease primarily affecting green turtles, causing external and internal tumors that can lead to varying health issues, from mild symptoms to severe debilitation.
- FP tumors exhibit two main types: rugose (rough-textured) and smooth (skin-like), but their growth rates have not been well-documented until now.
- The study found that while both tumor types showed a similar growth pattern, rugose tumors grew significantly faster than smooth tumors, providing valuable insights for understanding and treating the disease.
Elusive aquatic wildlife, such as endangered sea turtles, are difficult to monitor and conserve. As novel molecular and genetic technologies develop, it is possible to adapt and optimize them for wildlife conservation. One such technology is environmental (e)DNA - the detection of DNA shed from organisms into their surrounding environments.
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