Channel: yourgenome

Category: Science & Technology

Description: In this film scientists describe how Devil Facial Tumour Disease develops in Tasmanian devils. This cancer is spreading through the Tasmanian devil population and leading to a massive reduction in the numbers of devils in the wild. This video is from 'Saving the Devil' -- a multimedia resource that tells the story of the Tasmanian devil and how science, in particular genomics, is playing a role in trying to save the species from extinction. You can explore 'Saving the Devil' at yourgenome.org/interactives/saving-the-devil.