Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan

ScienceDaily
May 10, 2026, 7:27 am112 ptsTrending
Scientists at the University of Rochester pulled off a remarkable experiment: they transferred a longevity-related gene from the famously long-lived naked mole rat into mice, and the mice ended up healthier and lived longer. The special gene boosts production of a substance called high molecular weight…

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