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The surprising cancer link between cats and humans

A recent study reveals a surprising connection between a specific cancer in cats and a similar cancer in humans, suggesting a shared environmental or infectious cause. Researchers found that feline intestinal T-cell lymphoma and human enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) share remarkably similar genetic and molecular profiles. This discovery indicates these cancers may arise from similar …

A recent study reveals a surprising connection between a specific cancer in cats and a similar cancer in humans, suggesting a shared environmental or infectious cause. Researchers found that feline intestinal T-cell lymphoma and human enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) share remarkably similar genetic and molecular profiles. This discovery indicates these cancers may arise from similar mechanisms, potentially involving chronic inflammation or a common pathogen. The findings open new avenues for comparative oncology, where studying the disease in one species could lead to better diagnostics and treatments for both. For the full details, read the complete article at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260318033143.htm

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