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Back to EpisodesNature's Longevity Secrets: Aging Slowly Like Clams & Sharks
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Scientists are uncovering secrets to longevity from natures oldest inhabitants, such as the five-hundred-year-old ocean quahog clam and the four-hundred-year-old Greenland shark. These extreme examples surpass typical lab mouse life extensions, sparking serious interest in anti-aging research. Early breakthroughs came from simple organisms, like roundworms and dwarf mice, proving aging can be slowed in mammals. Experts now emphasize studying wild animals over lab tweaks, revealing key mechanisms like negligible aging in naked mole rats and exceptional DNA repair in bowhead whales. Researchers are optimistic about transferring these findings to humans, aiming for healthier aging.
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