From the «naked, long life» department:
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Title: Longevity Gene from Naked Mole Rats Extends Lifespan of Mice
Author: mrpg
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Link:
https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=23/08/29/032240&from=rss
taylorvich[1] writes:
Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice[2]
In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan.
Naked mole rats, known for their long lifespans and exceptional resistance to age-related diseases, have long captured the attention of the scientific community. By introducing a specific gene responsible for enhanced cellular repair and protection into mice, the Rochester researchers have opened
exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan.
"Our study provides a proof of principle that unique longevity mechanisms that evolved in long-lived mammalian species can be exported to improve the lifespans of other mammals," says Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor of biology and medicine at Rochester.
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