Live long and prosper

Researchers from Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have analyzed the differences in protein sequences across mammals with varying lifespans. They discovered that long-lived whales and humans have specific post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may protect against age-related diseases (e.g. cancer).

https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-research-reveals-nature-s-secret-to-healthy-longevity

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-58762-x.epdf

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