The ecology of cancer prevalence across species: Cancer prevalence is highest in desert species and high trophic levels
S. E. Kapsetaki, Z. Compton, S. M. Rupp, M. M. Garner, E. G. Duke, A. M. Boddy, T. M. Harrison, A. Aktipis, C. C. Maley
The paper examines cancer prevalence across 244 vertebrate species, finding higher rates in high trophic levels and low productivity habitats, though only trophic level correlations remained significant after corrections.
bioRxiv · Aug 23, 2022 · PreprintCancer Biology