Smithsonian Channel Documentaries

Naked Mole Rats (2019x26)

Fecha de emisión: Feb 21, 2019

Looks aren’t everything. Despite its appearance, the naked mole rat should be envied. It lives to a very old age, never gets sick, and is practically impervious to pain. Scientists want to know why. In the quest to combat age-related illness – and even ageing itself – researchers around the world are searching for the Methuselah gene in this remarkable rodent to find cures for humans.