Naked mole rat (IMAGE)

University of Rochester

Naked mole rat

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University of Rochester researchers successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse’s lifespan.

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University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster

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