Big animals have higher cancer risk – but also evolved better defences

Big animals have higher cancer risk – but also evolved better defences

A comparison of 263 species supports the idea that large animals have higher rates of cancer than smaller ones. But the increase is less than expected, suggesting they have evolved ways to lower their risk A comparison of 263 species supports the idea that large animals have higher rates of cancer than smaller ones. But the increase is less than expected, suggesting they have evolved ways to lower their risk  New Scientist – News

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