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Naked Mole Rat, Pain & Cancer Resistance

The biggest quality of a superhero is their ability to resist pain. The naked mole rats are not like the common rats we find in our streets and houses. The naked mole rats are native of East Africa and are the only species under the genus Heterocephalus. This cold-blooded mammal lives in a harsh underground environment. Even more shocking is the fact that they are completely invulnerable to cancer. They also show extreme resistance to oxygen deprivation. Naked mole rats are the longest living rodent in the world. Scientists are still doing research on their DNA to understand and replicate the DNA in humans.