PubHawk
February 2011 PMID 20659920

Extreme lifespan of the human fish (Proteus anguinus): a challenge for ageing mechanisms.

Yann Voituron, Michelle de Fraipont, Julien Issartel, Olivier Guillaume, Jean Clobert

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The overall discussion indicates mild curiosity about the human fish's longevity, with a specific example mentioning the possibility of including the olm in aging research, which shows an open but tentative engagement with the significance of the findings. Tone and word choice are cautious, suggesting interest but not strong conviction about the impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The single post suggests a cautious acknowledgment but doesn't strongly agree or disagree with the research findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion shows a mild curiosity, with the mention of adding the olm to research interests indicating some engagement.

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The comment reflects a reflective thought rather than deep analysis, indicating an initial or superficial engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The post implies potential relevance but doesn't suggest the research has a broad or immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The human fish Proteus anguinus (olm) has evolved an extremely long lifespan, with predictions of over 100 years max, averaging about 68 years, and reaching sexual maturity at around 15 years, despite its small size.
  • Traditional factors linked to long lifespan (like low metabolism and high antioxidant activity) do not explain the olm's longevity, making it an unusual case among amphibians.
  • The olm's unique aging process challenges existing theories of lifespan evolution and offers a valuable model for studying how some vertebrates can avoid aging.]
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Roberto Amadio
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@HSalmonowicz Maybe not used in ageing research...but could be interesting adding the Olm (Proteus anguinus)?

May 17, 2021 · 1 like · 630 followers View post →

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Roberto Amadio
@R_Amadio · X

@HSalmonowicz Maybe not used in ageing research...but could be interesting adding the Olm (Proteus anguinus)?

May 17, 2021 · 1 like · 630 followers View post →