Naked mole rats and the secret to longevity
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 15:09
in Biology & Nature
With lifespans of up to 31 years, naked mole rats live decades longer than would be expected based on their size. By comparison, mice live at most four years. A new study links their remarkable lifespans to high levels of a quality-control protein, offering new insights on age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.