Greenland sharks show extreme resilience to aging, challenging longevity research

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

RANK_REASON New study on animal longevity and aging mechanisms. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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