Cancer-Free Rodent Genome May Hold Key to Aging, Disease

Cancer-Free Rodent Genome May Hold Key to Aging, Disease

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Scientists announced that they have succeeded in sequencing the full genome of the naked mole rat, an exceptionally long-lived and cancer-resistant rodent. While that might not sound like headline news, scientists say the findings could provide insights into human aging and risks for malignancy.