An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:49:07 GMT · 3h 20m ago

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Its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.

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This gecko's natural tumor development could provide a new model for studying cancer, potentially leading to advancements in human cancer research.

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