These large, mysterious creatures are the longest-living vertebrates on the planet—and their genomes could contain clues to ...

A genomic study may have revealed how Greenland sharks live for centuries and yet rarely get cancer.

Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. Building upon previous work, University of Tokyo-led ...

In the first detailed map of the Greenland shark's (Somniosus microcephalus) genome, researchers led by the University of Tokyo found genetic traits that protect against cancer, reduce inflammation, ...

Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus) – Estimated to live for 250 to 500 years, this deep-sea predator is believed to be the longest-living vertebrate on the planet. Scientists found a Greenland ...

The Greenland shark dwells primarily in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Known scientifically as *Somniosus microcephalus*, this unique species can grow up to 24 feet in length ...