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Greenland Shark Genome May Unlock Secrets to Longevity

2/16/2025

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The Greenland shark, known as the longest-living vertebrate, may unlock the mysteries of longevity. Its remarkable genome, with its extraordinary ability for DNA repair, offers promising insights into aging. This groundbreaking research could pave the way for medical advancements, empowering humans to enhance DNA repair and potentially slow down the aging process.

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The Greenland shark, known as the longest-living vertebrate, may unlock the mysteries of longevity. Its remarkable genome, with its extraordinary ability for DNA repair, offers promising insights into aging. This groundbreaking research could pave the way for medical advancements, empowering humans to enhance DNA repair and potentially slow down the aging process.