The naked mole-rat lives more than 10 times longer than other rodents of its size. A recent paper in Science may explain why.
Researchers identified a unique version of the cGAS gene in the naked mole-rat that dramatically enhances DNA repair—delaying aging at the molecular level. This discovery presents one of the clearest genetic mechanisms for extreme longevity in mammals.
It raises a bigger question: Are we underestimating the power of genetics in determining how long we live?
In humans, variants in genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, and MSH2 sharply increase the risk for cancers. But genetics is not destiny. People like Angelina Jolie, who inherited a BRCA1 mutation, don’t have to get breast cancer—if they know early and take action.
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