Summary:
- Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered a gene that helps corals grow and fight against cancer-like diseases.
- This gene, called "Wnt," plays a crucial role in the development and regeneration of coral tissues, allowing them to recover from environmental stresses and diseases.
- Understanding how this gene works could lead to new ways to protect and restore coral reefs, which are vital ecosystems that are under threat from climate change and other human impacts.