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Greenland Sharks: Secrets to 400-Year Longevity Revealed

3/8/2025

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Greenland sharks, the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, can thrive for nearly 400 years without succumbing to tumors. A groundbreaking genomic study uncovers the secrets of their extraordinary longevity, revealing unique biological traits that protect them from cancer. These remarkable creatures, residing in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, continue to astonish scientists with their resilience.

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Greenland sharks, the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, can thrive for nearly 400 years without succumbing to tumors. A groundbreaking genomic study uncovers the secrets of their extraordinary longevity, revealing unique biological traits that protect them from cancer. These remarkable creatures, residing in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, continue to astonish scientists with their resilience.