Naked mole rats reveal genetic secret to long life
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- Naked mole rats have a unique DNA repair mechanism that contributes to their longevity.
- They can live up to nearly 40 years, making them the longest-lived rodents.
- These rats are resistant to age-related diseases like cancer, brain deterioration, and arthritis.
- A protein called c-GAS in humans hampers DNA repair, but in naked mole rats, it aids the process.
- Scientists believe studying these mechanisms could lead to therapies for human ageing and diseases.