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Rare cancer transferred between identical twins via placenta

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A rare cancer was found to have transferred between identical twins through their shared placenta. Genome sequencing revealed that the tumors and blood cells moved between the twins in utero. This case highlights a unique instance of cancer transmission between genetically identical individuals. AI

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Rare cancer transferred between identical twins via placenta

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    Cancer Transfer Between Identical Twins

    Genome sequencing traced a rare cancer’s spread between identical twins in the womb, revealing how tumors and blood cells crossed through a shared placenta.

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