作者: Vera Gorbunova , Michael J. Bozzella , Andrei Seluanov
DOI: 10.1007/S11357-008-9053-4
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摘要: After humans, mice are the best-studied mammalian species in terms of their biology and genetics. Gerontological research has used rats extensively to generate short- long-lived mutants, study caloric restriction more. Mice valuable model organisms thanks small size, short lifespans fast reproduction. However, when goal is further extend already long human lifespan, studying aging may not provide all answers. Remarkably, addition fast-aging species, order Rodentia contains multiple with exceeding 20 years (naked mole-rat, beavers, porcupines, some squirrels). This diversity opens great opportunities for comparative studies. Here we discuss evolution lifespan rodents, review slow-aging show an example how use a approach revealed that telomerase activity coevolved body mass rodents.