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Desert Mouse with Extraordinary Lifespan Offers New Clues for Healthy Human Aging

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Scientists have discovered high concentrations of a longevity-associated protein in the golden spiny mouse, a desert-dwelling rodent with an unusually long lifespan. This breakthrough opens up a promising new pathway for researchers studying how to promote healthier, longer lives in humans and other mammals.
Scientists have discovered high concentrations of a longevity-associated protein in the golden spiny mouse, a desert-dwelling rodent with an unusually long lifespan. This breakthrough opens up a promising new pathway for researchers studying how to promote healthier, longer lives in humans and other mammals.