Scientists discover fossil tumor in 255 million-year-old mammal forerunner

Scientists discover fossil tumor in 255 million-year-old mammal forerunner 12/08/2016 11:44 AM EST When paleontologists cut into the fossilized jaw of an ancient creature, they got more than they bargained for: a toothy tumor. As the scientists report in a paper published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology, they discovered evidence that the specimen harbored a benign tumor made up of miniature, tooth-like structures. This type of tumor, known as a ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=190485&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111