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In animal species that live longer: why are they less vulnerable to cancer?

QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians · 2026

Genomic instability Naked mole-rat Human

Abstract

Long-live species have evolved divergent mechanisms of cancer resistance, offering novel inspiration for human oncology. Particularly noteworthy are recent studies on the bowhead whale and naked mole-rat, highlighting the translational potential of enhanced DNA repair mechanisms for humans. Inspired by this, we propose potential strategies for advancing cancer prevention and immunotherapy.

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DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcaf329
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Y, Z., X, S., & J., D. (2026). In animal species that live longer: why are they less vulnerable to cancer?. <em>QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians</em>. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaf329

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Y Z, X S, J. D. In animal species that live longer: why are they less vulnerable to cancer?. QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians. 2026. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcaf329.

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@article{zhu2026Inanim, title = {In animal species that live longer: why are they less vulnerable to cancer?}, author = {Zhu Y and Shen X and Ding J.}, journal = {QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians}, year = {2026}, doi = {10.1093/qjmed/hcaf329}, }