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This shark can live 400 years. Its eyes barely seem to age
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Why This Matters
Scientific discoveries like this expand human knowledge and open new possibilities for addressing global challenges.
Greenland sharks may live for 400 years without suffering the kind of retinal decline normally associated with aging. Researchers found healthy eye tissue and active proteins specially adapted for seeing blue light in the dim Arctic depths. DNA repair mechanisms may help keep their eyes functioning across centuries. The discovery could eventually offer new clues for protecting human vision as we age.
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