SciencefromNature6 days agoBowhead whales can live for more than 200 years - this protein might be whyA cold-induced RNA-binding protein enhances double-strand DNA-break repair and may underlie bowhead whales' extreme lifespan, with effects seen in flies and human cells.
SciencefromNature5 days agoDaily briefing: The bowhead whale's secret to living to 200Bowhead whale produces cold-activated CIRPB protein that enhances DNA repair, potentially contributing to lifespan over 200 years.