Naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber). (Credit: © belizar / Fotolia)
Long-Lived Rodents Have High Levels of Brain-Protecting Factor -- Science Daily
ScienceDaily (May 10, 2012) — The typical naked mole rat lives 25 to 30 years, during which it shows little decline in activity, bone health, reproductive capacity and cognitive ability. What is the secret to this East African rodent's long, healthy life?
Scientists from the United States and Israel found a clue. From infancy to old age, naked mole rats are blessed with large amounts of a protein essential for normal brain function.
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My Comment: A rat living for 25-30 years .... that is news to me.
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