为探究 DNA 结构与寿命的关系，研究人员对比长寿命盲鼹鼠（ Nannospalax xanthodon ）和短寿命大鼠（ Rattus rattus ）的 DNA，发现盲鼹鼠 A、Z 型 DNA 比例更高，或与长寿有关，为衰老研究提供新视角。

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