Another piece to the puzzle in naked mole rats' long, cancer-free life

(University of Rochester) Cellular senescence is an evolutionary adaptation that prevents damaged cells from dividing out of control and developing into cancer. However, senescence has a negative side: by stopping cell division, it also accelerates aging. In a surprising finding, Rochester biologists have shown that naked mole rats experience the same cellular senescence as much shorter-lived mice, yet they continue to live long, cancer-free lives.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news