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Greenland sharks show extreme resilience to aging, challenging longevity research

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Researchers have discovered that Greenland sharks, the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, exhibit classic signs of aging in their hearts, such as fibrosis and the buildup of cellular waste products. Despite these molecular markers of aging, the sharks maintain normal heart function and remain active. This suggests that longevity may be more about tolerating age-related damage, a concept termed 'resilience,' rather than solely avoiding it, as seen in some human centenarians. AI

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Greenland sharks show extreme resilience to aging, challenging longevity research

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    What A 400-Year-Old Shark Can Teach Us About Human Longevity

    New research on the Greenland shark’s heart found extensive signs of cellular aging, including fibrosis, oxidative stress and lipofuscin buildup, yet the animals still appeared healthy and functional. Instead of avoiding aging, these sharks may survive for centuries because they …

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