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Understanding Why Mole Rats Live Five Times Longer Than Expected

By Brian Wang

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Mar 27, 2024
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The mole rat lives about 37 years which is about five times longer than expected for an animal of its size and type. Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London have learned more about why the mole rat lives so long.

The mole rat have fewer heart attacks. The mole rat adaptions to low oxygen environments is helps protect their hearts. Human are …

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