Ancient Diseases in Vertebrates: Tumours through the Ages DOI Creative Commons
Andreia Garcês, Isabel Pires, Sara Garcês

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 1474 - 1474

Published: May 15, 2024

Paleo-oncology studies neoplastic diseases in fossilised animals, including human remains. Recent advancements have enabled more accurate diagnoses of ancient pathologies despite the inherent challenges identifying tumours fossils—such as rarity well-preserved specimens, predominance bone remains, and difficulty distinguishing from non-neoplastic lesions. This study compiles reports highlighting that neoplasms are present a wide range vertebrates drawing comparisons to modern instances similar diseases. The findings underscore multifactorial aetiology tumours, which involves genetic, environmental, lifestyle factors, suggest been around for at least 350 million years.

Language: Английский

Ancient Diseases in Vertebrates: Tumours through the Ages DOI Creative Commons
Andreia Garcês, Isabel Pires, Sara Garcês

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 1474 - 1474

Published: May 15, 2024

Paleo-oncology studies neoplastic diseases in fossilised animals, including human remains. Recent advancements have enabled more accurate diagnoses of ancient pathologies despite the inherent challenges identifying tumours fossils—such as rarity well-preserved specimens, predominance bone remains, and difficulty distinguishing from non-neoplastic lesions. This study compiles reports highlighting that neoplasms are present a wide range vertebrates drawing comparisons to modern instances similar diseases. The findings underscore multifactorial aetiology tumours, which involves genetic, environmental, lifestyle factors, suggest been around for at least 350 million years.

Language: Английский

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