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 arslan on Wednesday February 20 2019, @04:04AM (1 child)
We already serve jellyfish on sushi trains today, they taste quite good.. of course it is probably only a specific type of jellyfish but I'm sure we can expand our culinary expertise when we need it for other forms of boneless organisms.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 20 2019, @09:28AM
ookay
I seriously misread that
carry on