The largest genetic map of cancer in cats opens the door to treatments shared with humans

‘It seemed deeply unfair that in this era of precision medicine, where targeted therapies are the treatment of choice for cancer in humans, they didn’t exist for cats,’ says the senior author of the study

By Miguel Ángel Criado

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment

The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.

'Remarkable' new cat cancer genome could benefit humans

International team uncovers gene mutations that cause rare and aggressive cancer in both cats and humans. Their findings could provide a path to treatments for both species.

Cats could hold the key to understanding breast cancer

Scientists discovered the genetic changes that drive cancer formation in cats are similar to those seen in humans

By Rebecca Whittaker

Cats give genetic clues to better cancer treatments

Similarities between pet and human tumours suggest new ideas for targeting both

How cats may prove an unexpected ally in fight against cancer - The Times

How cats may prove an unexpected ally in fight against cancer  The Times