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

A landmark study genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors worldwide, revealing similarities in cancer mechanisms between cats, dogs, and humans, including shared genes linked to aggressive breast cancer. This research could aid in developing new human cancer treatments.

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