Learn more about bowhead whales and how they routinely see out their 200th birthday — and this DNA-repair protein might just ...

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The Pol-theta enzyme (blue) joins two parts of a broken DNA strand (yellow). This process is mutagenic and can give rise to cancer. LA JOLLA, CA—DNA repair proteins act like the body’s editors, ...

Cold-activated DNA repair protein in bowhead whales boosts longevity and radiation resistance in lab tests, say media reports ...

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Ageing is inevitable but the rate of decline can be offset by regular exercise, says Dr Paul Taylor, author of 'The Hardiness Effect' ...

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.

A cold-activated protein that mends damaged DNA could play a part in keeping the bowhead whale in tip-top shape.