Because large numbers of Greenland sharks were killed in the early 20th century, they are still considered to be a vulnerable species by the IUCN Red List. The number one reason for this hunting spree ...

Greenland sharks are known for having a lifespan of nearly 400 years. They can grow up to 20 feet in length and weigh over 1,400kg. This shark species inhabits the deep waters of the North Atlantic ...

A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity. When this Greenland shark was born, Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa. The species is ...

A new genomic study has revealed how Greenland sharks, one of the most enigmatic creatures in the world, can live centuries without getting cancer. Earlier research showed that the largest shark ...

The longevity secret of the Greenland shark, known as the longest-living vertebrate on Earth, has been revealed. There are many genes closely related to cancer that regulate immune responses ...

Previous research has shown that the Greenland shark, which lives in the deep waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, has a lifespan extending to nearly 400 years. It is one of the largest ...

How Greenland sharks' features protect them from Cancer To reveal the secret of Greenland shark's long and healthy life, a group of researchers performed a comprehensive genomic analysis.

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings may help find new treatments for cancer and therapies to boost lifespan in humans, scientists say. Previous research has shown that the Greenland shark, which ...

While sequencing a Greenland shark’s genome, researchers in Japan discovered multiple copies of genes that might help explain why the animals don’t often get cancer, reports New Scientist’s ...