Scientists study the cells of naked mole rats, hairless rats from East Africa, in hopes of making new advances in human longevity and cancer research.
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Weird True & Freaky: Naked Mole Rats
Scientists study the cells of naked mole rats, hairless rats from East Africa, in hopes of making new advances in human longevity and cancer research.
Added: Sep 28, 2010
Views: 16575 Views
Runtime: 02:00
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