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Dr. Hemant M.: As a Medical Professional, I Find This Discovery Nothing Short of Fascinating

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Oct 24, 2025, 10:04

Dr. Hemant M.: As a Medical Professional, I Find This Discovery Nothing Short of Fascinating

Dr. Hemant M., Managing Partner at Mayuri IVF & Fertility Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“As a medical professional, I find this discovery nothing short of fascinating.

The naked mole rat, a bald, nearly blind creature that spends its life underground, may hold one of the biggest clues to slowing human aging.

Despite its appearance, it lives up to 40 years — over 10 times longer than a mouse — and remarkably resists cancer, neurodegeneration, and arthritis.

Researchers at Tonji University, Shanghai, have uncovered a key reason why: a protein called c-GAS, central to DNA repair. In humans, this protein can actually interfere with DNA repair, leading to cellular damage and aging. But in naked mole rats, evolution seems to have flipped the script — their c-GAS variant enhances DNA repair, preserving genetic stability for decades.

It’s a stunning reminder of how small molecular differences can produce massive biological advantages. If scientists can harness or mimic this mechanism, we could be looking at a future where we delay aging, protect the brain, and prevent chronic disease at the molecular level.

The naked mole rat might not look like a symbol of health — but inside its cells, it carries a masterclass in longevity.”

Dr. Hemant M.: As a Medical Professional, I Find This Discovery Nothing Short of Fascinating