Unlocking cancer’s secrets: Why whale DNA holds the key; scientists reveal

Bowhead whales, living over two centuries, defy cancer risks due to exceptional DNA repair, not more tumor suppressors. Researchers found their cells efficiently fix damage, preventing mutations. This discovery, centered on a protein called CIRBP, could revolutionize cancer therapies by strengthening the body’s natural defenses against malignant changes, offering hope for aging and disease prevention.