Nature Podcast · Springer Nature Limited
Bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years – this protein might be why
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Bowhead whales defy cancer predictions by needing fewer genetic mutations than humans, a discovery that stunned researchers.
As heard by us
A whale biology story that turns longevity into a careful question about DNA repair.
This piece follows a whale biology finding that makes ageing research feel more tangible by tracing a clue about keeping DNA repair high fidelity.
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If you want a whale-based explanation for why some animals live so long, this episode follows the evidence.
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