Greenland sharks can live for 400 years without getting cancer, thanks to their DNA
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Greenland sharks, living up to 400 years without cancer, possess enhanced DNA repair mechanisms and robust immune defenses. A genomic study revealed an abundance of genes related to the NF-kB pathway, regulating inflammation, immunity, and cell survival. Their genomic stability over centuries may result from efficient DNA repair enzymes. These findings could inspire new cancer treatments and lifespan-extending therapies. The study also identified adaptations for deep ocean survival.
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