BOWHEAD WHALES MAY HAVE A CANCER-DEFYING SUPERPOWER

Bowhead whales may have a cancer-defying superpower

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If not repaired properly, DNA damage can lead to mutations and the development of cancer.

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However, bowhead whales appear to have evolved mechanisms that efficiently repair DNA damage, reducing the risk of cancer formation.

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The study revealed specific genes in bowhead whales that are associated with DNA repair & cell cycle regulation.

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These genes may play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the whales' DNA & preventing the accumulation of mutations.

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