The Greenland shark likes to stick around, with some estimates suggesting a lifespan of more than 500 years – and a new study ...

A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.

Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues behind the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, a species that can live ...

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The mysterious Greenland shark has an unusually long lifespan, and scientists are beginning to think they finally know why.

Those findings, published in a preprint paper in September, suggest the Greenland shark’s TP53 mutation may also play a role in the species’ longevity, though more research is needed to know ...

Greenland sharks, with lifespans of up to 400 years, are the longest-living animals on Earth. They inhabit the cold depths of ...

The longer the creature lives, the more chances there are for mistakes during cellular division, which can develop into mutations and ... the secret of Greenland shark's long and healthy life ...

Not every creature is built for peak survival. While some animals have evolved to sprint, soar, or blend into their surroundings, others have developed unusual traits that seem to defy practicality.

White lions are one of nature’s rarest wonders, but they’re disappearing fast. This stunning genetic mutation gives some ...