From Lab to Life:  Can Geckos Help Us Cure Cancer

Geckos are small, nocturnal lizards. They are known for their sounds, large eyes, and specialized toe pads that allow them to climb smooth surfaces. They are found in warm climates on every continent except Antarctica, they make up the most species-rich group of lizards, with nearly 2,000 different species!   They are widely known from the brilliant GEICO (insurance company) ads featuring (what else?) a …gecko with an upper-class British accent. Geico/gecko.

Now comes a Science Daily report from University of Nottingham about how geckos may help us defeat cancer. **   “An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an........

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