What Can Scientists Learn from Animals That Defy “Normal” Aging?
Some animals, like the naked mole rat to the bowhead whale, age better (and slower) than similar species. We spoke with scientists Steven Austad and Vera Gorbunova to find out why — and what it means for humans.
What Can Scientists Learn from Animals That Defy “Normal” Aging?
Some animals, like the naked mole rat to the bowhead whale, age better (and slower) than similar species. We spoke with scientists Steven Austad and Vera Gorbunova to find out why — and what it means for humans.