 | Dragana Biocanin: Why Are So Many Sea Turtles Getting Herpes? Researchers have detected an outbreak at the Great Barrier Reef. Sea turtles in various parts of the world are being crippled by tumors. They have a turtle-specific herpesvirus that causes fibropapillomatosis — a disease characterized by tumors on the turtles' faces, genitals, tails, shells, and internal organs. Though the tumors are benign, they can still be life-threatening for turtles as the growths obstruct vision, prevent them from feeding, and impede...  Перейти к записи |
