Conditions & Recovery · ScienceDaily Cancer · July 15, 2026

This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer

An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.

Originally published by ScienceDaily Cancer. We curate and add context; they did the reporting.

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