Devil Facial Tumor Disease

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Tasmanian_devil
adult Tasmanian devils
gptkbp:associated_with immunosuppression
gptkbp:breeding_season reduced breeding success
gptkbp:caused_by cancerous cells
transmissible cancer
gptkbp:collaborations international
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Tasmanian devil breeding programs
gptkbp:conservation_status endangered
habitat protection
endangered species
gptkbp:cultural_impact clonal evolution
gptkbp:data_usage high among populations
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Dr._Elizabeth_M._Murchison
gptkb:1996
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Tasmania
gptkbp:environmental_impact long-term effects
gptkbp:genetic_diversity gptkb:significant
ongoing
reduced genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat habitat loss
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Devil Facial Tumor Disease
gptkbp:is_monitored_by increased
implemented
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:1996
gptkb:Tasmania
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to ongoing
gptkbp:local_economy decline in Tasmanian devil population
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Sarcophilus_harrisii
gptkbp:notable_work important for wildlife health.
gptkbp:origin Schwann cells
gptkbp:propagation_method direct contact
contagious tumor cells
gptkbp:public_awareness gptkb:battle
educational initiatives
gptkbp:publishes numerous scientific articles
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government and NG Os
gptkbp:research new insights into cancer biology
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:University_of_Tasmania
gptkbp:research_focus wildlife conservation
cancer biology
gptkbp:scientific_goals understanding transmissible cancers
gptkbp:social_responsibility biopsy
other transmissible cancers
gptkbp:species threat to biodiversity
gptkbp:symptoms weight loss
behavioral changes
reproductive issues
facial deformities
reduced mobility
painful lesions
increased aggression
increased mortality rate
difficulty eating
facial tumors
increased vulnerability to disease
lesions on face
social behavior changes
swelling of face
gptkbp:tourist_attraction negative
gptkbp:treatment limited options
none effective
gptkbp:wildlife predator-prey dynamics
disruption of ecosystem