The CD1 gene family in mammals is responsible for protein synthesis that protects the body against infectious diseases. The findings indicate that the naked mole-rat's immune system has ...

There are many different kinds of mole rats. The best known is probably the naked mole rat, whose hairless, tubular, wrinkled body makes it appear a bit like a tiny walrus—or perhaps a bratwurst ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. “This was a really convincing paper using a comprehensive group of assays,” said Matthew Pamenter, who studies naked mole-rat biology at the ...

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The mole rat was one of the first entries into photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark, which now has over 6,500 species.