Bowhead Whales' Longevity Secret
Researchers have discovered a protein that may explain why bowhead whales can live for over 200 years.
This protein, called cold-induced RNA-binding protein, enhances DNA repair, particularly for double-stranded DNA breaks.
Studies have shown that this protein can also extend the lives of Drosophila flies and improve DNA repair in human cells.
The protein enhances repair of double-stranded DNA breaks, a particularly troublesome kind of damage.
Author's summary: Protein enhances DNA repair in bowhead whales.
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