Naked Mole Rat (IMAGE)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Naked Mole Rat

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The naked mole rat, a burrowing rodent native to East Africa, has many advantages that enable it to have a long, healthy life. Because of this, it is an ideal model for the study of healthy aging.

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UT Health Science Center San Antonio

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