Sunlight's healing effects help imperiled green sea turtles with tumors: Study examines use of UV rays to boost vitamin D Levels, promote healing and prevent tumor regrowth - Science Daily

Helping green sea turtles suffering with large debilitating tumors may be a simple as sunlight. Turtles with fibropapillomatosis are treated at rehab facilities where the tumors are surgically removed. Many do not survive or the tumors regrow. Researchers com…

A new study by Florida Atlantic University researchers is literally shedding "light" on a way to improve the health of endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) prone to a disease called fibropap… [+3985 chars]

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