Tokyo - Saba:
A new study has shown that the lifespan of the Greenland shark may exceed 500 years, thanks to genetic traits that protect it from cancer, reduce inflammation, and enhance DNA repair.
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo led the first detailed map of this shark's genome and discovered genes that help maintain cells and improve immunity.
The researchers suggest that mutations in genes associated with cancer resistance play a key role in this species' longevity.
The study also showed that these sharks can grow to lengths of more than 6 meters and weigh more than 1,000 kilograms, and do not reach reproductive maturity until 150 years old.
The researchers plan to continue their study by sequencing the genome of Greenland sharks from different marine regions to expand their understanding of the dynamics of this unique species.
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