The Scientist, July 20, 2010.
A blind, cave-dwelling amphibian appears to live for more than 100 years, an inexplicable feat that may eventually (when explained) provide insights into aging in other species.
But first, scientists have to unravel the mystery of how the species — known as “human fish” — achieves such longevity. “We cannot, at this time, say how this animal manages to survive such a long time,” said eco-physiologist Yann Voituron, from the Université Claude Bernard – Lyon, first author of the study published online today (July 21) in Biology Letters. Read More >