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Shark DNA could help cure cancer and age-related illnesses in humans
The first map of great whites sharks' DNA has revealed "mutations" that protect the animals against cancer and other illnesses.
Scientists hope more research could help apply the findings to treating age-related illnesses in humans.
Great whites also have the ability to repair their own DNA - something we can't do.
The research was carried out by a team of scientists at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Centre at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
Half man, half shark.
Also at Nova Southeastern University.
White shark genome reveals ancient elasmobranch adaptations associated with wound healing and the maintenance of genome stability (DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1819778116) (DX)
(Score: 2) by takyon on Wednesday February 20 2019, @03:02AM (2 children)
If we have the DNA, there's a chance that we can de-extinctify the species in the future. Samples from multiple specimens preferred for genetic diversity.
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(Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Wednesday February 20 2019, @07:10PM (1 child)
Yes, I suppose that's true. We could also stop murdering them in huge numbers, but that might interfere with someone's profits, so I guess not.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Wednesday February 20 2019, @07:51PM
Human Kind Bad.
It's best to assume the worst, especially of humanity. So collecting and sequencing DNA samples en masse remains a good plan.
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