First Genetically Engineered Cancer Model in Naked Mole Rats

First genetically engineered cancer model in naked mole rats

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have created the first genetically engineered model of lung cancer in naked mole rats, a species long thought to be resistant to cancer. The findings, published in Cancer Discovery, shed light on how cancer begins in this unusual rodent and may reveal new parallels to tumor development in humans.

Moffitt Creates First Genetically Engineered Cancer Model in Naked Mole

In a groundbreaking advancement that challenges long-standing beliefs about cancer resistance, researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have successfully developed the first genetically engineered model of lung cancer in naked mole rats, a species historically regarded as nearly impervious to cancer development. Published in the prestigious journal Cancer Discovery, this study unveils intricate molecular pathways that […]