Five animals that could help us beat human diseases Looking to the animal kingdom may be a good place to find new ways to prevent and treat these conditions. Our DNA may be remarkably similar to that of chimps and other animals, but it is the differences that might help us unlock new ways of understanding and treating disease in the future. ... See more
Mexican blind cavefish can gorge on algae without needing to regulate their blood sugar - and could help scientists find a treatment for diabetes.