Greenland shark eyes show remarkable resilience across centuries of life
Greenland sharks, which can live up to 400 years, appear to maintain healthy retinal tissue despite their extreme longevity. Researchers found active proteins specialized for blue-light vision in the dark Arctic waters, along with DNA repair mechanisms that may protect their eyes. These findings could offer insights into preserving human vision with age.
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