Published in Trends in Genetics · View the paper (DOI)
A study published in Trends in Genetics reveals that the cat genome is remarkably similar to the human genome, with similarities found even in mice and dogs. This discovery holds promise for understanding genetic diseases in cats and humans, including polycystic kidney disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- ‘Dark matter’ in cat genomes may shed light on human disease University of Missouri-Columbia · Jul 28, 2021 · first to report
- Man's new best friend: What cats can teach us about human genetics and precision medicine Cell Press · Jul 28, 2021