A surprising species (IMAGE)

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association

A surprising species

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Over millions of years, naked mole-rats have cast away everything underground which uses their energy and isn't necessary to survive. This includes their fur - but also results in surprising abilities.

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Felix Petermann, MDC

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