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mrdown@lemmy.world to cats@sh.itjust.works · 21 days ago

Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans

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Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans

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mrdown@lemmy.world to cats@sh.itjust.works · 21 days ago
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Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
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  • fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk
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    I can’t even get mine to consistenly bury their poo in the litter tray, never mind getting them to help to unlock new cancer treatments.

    Adorable? Yes.
    Helpful? No.

    • sbv@sh.itjust.works
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      You need to introduce then to the scientific method when they’re still kittens. Ideally before their eyes are open.

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      My cat kneeds my abdomen when I am constipated and then like 10 minutes later I am running to the bathroom. Pretty cool.

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    21 days ago

    And here they are, hard at work…

  • LadyMeow@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    Just seeing that cats cute little face made my day a bit brighter, so there’s that!

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    Unfortunately this will require us to blend them and extract the medicine

    • Janx@piefed.social
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      Look, as much as I don’t want cancer, I’m not willing to consume my fuzzy girl for her antioxidants…

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    Smarty cats

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    Nooooo! Don’t experiment on cats!

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