This Arctic whale lives beyond 200 years, and its genome points to natural defences against cancer and ageing
Arctic's bowhead whales defy ageing norms, living over two centuries with remarkable disease resistance. A groundbreaking genetic study reveals that their genome possesses unique mechanisms for cell repair and DNA maintenance, offering a stark contrast to smaller mammals and humans. This discovery challenges conventional understanding of longevity and opens new avenues for research into human health and cellular protection against ageing.
Arctic's bowhead whales defy ageing norms, living over two centuries with remarkable disease resistance. A groundbreaking genetic study reveals that their genome possesses unique mechanisms for cell repair and DNA maintenance, offering a stark contrast to smaller mammals and humans. This discovery challenges conventional understanding of longevity and opens new avenues for research into human health and cellular protection against ageing.
