Bits & Atomen Hoe kan de Groenlandse walvis 200 jaar oud worden?
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Nov 7, 2025 Discover how the Greenland whale can live over 200 years, with scientists exploring its cancer resistance. Delve into the realm of AI-generated music amidst industry pushback and copyright concerns. Blend biology with technology as researchers experiment with whale genes on fruit flies. Uncover Titan's bizarre chemistry that challenges what we know, and examine the implications of AI in assessing emotional capacity and its role in determining when we achieve AGI. Also, learn about NASA's advancements in supersonic flight testing.
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CIRBP Explains Whale Longevity
- Greenland whales show exceptional cancer resistance linked to RNA-binding protein CIRBP affecting genome stability.
- Introducing the whale CIRBP gene into flies and human cells reduced mutations and increased longevity or repair efficiency.
Test Whale Genes In Human Cells
- Test the whale CIRBP gene in human cells to evaluate its effect on cancer and repair mechanisms.
- Use controlled assays to measure mutation rates and DNA repair before considering therapeutic paths.
Shark Longevity Tied To Repair And Play
- Some shark species live ~400 years due to distinct repair mechanisms and surprising behavioral enrichment effects.
- Enriched environments and play-like behavior correlated with wellbeing and possibly longevity in captive sharks.