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Naked Mole Rats' DNA Repair Secrets Could Unlock Human Longevity

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Naked Mole Rats' DNA Repair Secrets Could Unlock Human Longevity
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Scientists discovered that four amino acid changes in the cGAS enzyme of naked mole-rats enhance DNA repair, potentially explaining their extraordinary lifespan, which is nearly ten times longer than similar species. These molecular tweaks may improve genome stability and delay aging, offering insights into longevity mechanisms.

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