Nature Podcast
Briefing Chat: Is DNA repair the secret to a long life?
Shamini Bundell, Nick Petrić Howe
Published Aug 7, 2026
Description
Nature staff discuss evidence from whales and mole rats suggesting that DNA repair may contribute to longevity, and how COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses.
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