Naked Mole Rats Could Hold Key to Being Cancer-Free

Naked mole rats may hold the secret to staying cancer-free in their 30-year lifespan.
Naked Mole Rats Could Hold Key to Being Cancer-Free
Despite their small body size, naked mole rats can live up to 30 years because they never contract cancer. Courtesy of Kenneth Catania
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Despite their small body size, naked mole rats can live up to 30 years because they never contract cancer. (Courtesy of Kenneth Catania)