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First whole-genome sequence of a Greenland shark holds clues to their extreme longevity

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A genomic study of Greenland sharks, thought to be the longest-lived vertebrates on the planet, is hinting at the secrets to their epic lifespan and cancer resistance.

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First whole-genome sequence of a Greenland shark holds clues to their extreme longevity

A genomic study of Greenland sharks, thought to be the longest-lived vertebrates on the planet, is hinting at the secrets to their epic lifespan and cancer resistance.

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Experts Have Found Genetic Clues that Explain the Life of the Greenland Shark for up to 500 Years.

The first complete sequence of a Greenland shark genome revealed genetic clues about how these animals avoid cancer and live hundreds of years, opening the way to a better...

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