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What a fascinating story! The woolly rat, also known as the “woolly giant rat” or ” cloud rat,” is a species of rodent that was thought to be extinct for over 30 years. It’s a remarkable example of a species that was considered lost to science, only to reappear unexpectedly. The woolly rat (Crateromys schadenbergi) is a large rodent that belongs to the family Muridae. It’s native to the mountains of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. The species was first discovered in the early 20th century, and it was considered to be one of the most unique and fascinating rodents in the world. However, despite its initial discovery, the woolly rat was never seen again after the 1980s. Numerous expeditions and surveys were conducted to try to find the species, but all efforts were unsuccessful. As a result, the woolly rat was considered to be extinct, and it was listed as such on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. But then, in a surprising turn of events, a team of scientists from the University of the Philippines and the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced that they had rediscovered the woolly rat in the wild. The sighting was made in a remote area of the Luzon mountains, and it was confirmed through camera trap images and genetic analysis. The rediscovery of the woolly rat is a remarkable example of how species can persist in the wild, even when they are thought to be extinct. It’s a reminder that there is still much to be learned about the natural world, and that even the most unlikely species can still be found with dedication and perseverance. The woolly rat’s rediscovery is also a testament to the importance of conservation efforts. The species is still considered to be critically endangered, and its habitat is under threat from deforestation, mining, and other human activities. As a result, conservationists are working to protect the woolly rat’s habitat and to develop strategies for managing the species’ population. Overall, the story of the woolly rat’s rediscovery is a thrilling example of how science and conservation can come together to protect and preserve the natural world. It’s a reminder that even the most unlikely species can still be found, and that with dedication and effort, we can work to protect and conserve the world’s most fascinating creatures.

The 3 Nobel Prize winners you’re referring to are likely James Allison, Tasuku Honjo, and Stephen Elledge, but another trio of Nobel laureates who made significant contributions to cancer research are James Watson, Francis Crick, and Barbara McClintock, however, the discovery of a key cause of cancer is often attributed to James Watson, Francis Crick, and another scientist. However, one key cause of cancer that was discovered by Nobel Prize winners is the mutation of genes that regulate cell growth and division, particularly the discovery of the role of telomeres and the enzyme telomerase in cancer. This discovery is attributed to Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider, and Jack Szostak, who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for their discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the role of telomerase in maintaining telomere length. Another example of a key cause of cancer discovered by Nobel Prize winners is the role of mutations in tumor suppressor genes, such as the p53 gene. This discovery was made by several scientists, including David Baltimore, Renato Dulbecco, and Harold Varmus, who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975 for their discoveries related to the interaction between tumor viruses and the genetic material of the cell. However, the most relevant example is the discovery of the role of viral infections in causing cancer, which was discovered by Baruch Blumberg, Daniel Gajdusek, and Harold Varmus, but more specifically by Baruch Blumberg, and Daniel Carleton Gajdusek, and then by David Baltimore, Renato Dulbecco, and Howard Martin Temin, and then by Michael S. Brown and Joseph L. Goldstein and then by James Allison and Tasuku Honjo and then by William G. Kaelin Jr and Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza.