Zebrafish "avatars" can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment (IMAGE)

Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown

Zebrafish "avatars" can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

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Human rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar.

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Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown.

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