Scientists are exploring the secrets of natures longest-lived animals, such as the Ming clam, Greenland sharks, and naked mole rats, to potentially extend human lifespans. These creatures, with lifespans ranging from hundreds to thousands of years, offer extreme examples compared to lab mice, where researchers have only managed to extend lives by 30% through diets or drugs. Earlier breakthroughs came from tiny roundworms and mice, but now, experts are embracing evolutionary lessons from animals like naked mole rats, which show negligible senescence and resistance to cancer. Recent findings highlight unique adaptations in bowhead whales, sharks, and clams, which scientists hope will reveal healthspan boosters and inspire new treatments for age-related diseases.
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