Greenland Shark's Long Life

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Greenland sharks can live for 400 years without getting cancer, thanks to their DNA

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Greenland sharks, one of the most enigmatic creatures in the world, can live centuries without getting cancer.

Scientists have found that the Greenland shark’s genome contains an unusual number of genes related to the NF-kB pathway, which regulates inflammation, immunity, and cell survival.

This pathway provides these giant sharks with a natural defense against cellular damage and helps in tumor suppression.

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