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The Naked Mole-Rat: The Animal That Barely Ages

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Mar 28, 2026

The Naked Mole-Rat: The Animal That Barely Ages

It lives 30+ years, almost never gets cancer, and its risk of death barely rises with age. Why scientists think the naked mole-rat could unlock the secrets of human ageing.

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The Naked Mole-Rat: The Animal That Barely Ages

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