Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
First evidence for the evolution of host manipulation by tumors during the long-term vertical transmission of tumor cells in Hydra oligactis
Justine Boutry, Océane Rieu, Lena Guimard…·Fréderic Thomas
The paper shows that transmissible tumors in Hydra oligactis can manipulate host phenotype by increasing tentacle numbers, enhancing foraging and vertical transmission.
DOI 10.7554/elife.97271.3