NMR
What is the lifespan of a NMR
28.3 years
Why are NMRs used as a reference for human aging
They have a similar longevity quotation (LQ) to humans
What is the average lifespan extension in mice models
20-65%
Which subterranean species has the highest LQ?
Social subterranean species
Are NMRs lone or group animals
They live cooperatively in large groups
What is important about the lifespan and longevity quotient of humans and NMRs
Humans and NMRs greatly exceed their LQ compared to other species
What is the average lifespan extension in NMRs
300%
NMRs live according to a theory of reproduction vs. age, being...
They live in safe environment, so they are able to reproduce much later in their lives
What is the largest rodent relative of the NMR
Capybara
True or False: NMRs and humans both take care of their young after birth
True
Do the majority of NMRs in a colony reproduce or not reproduce
Do not reproduce
What term refers to increased lifespan by association with others in a group
Inclusive fitness by kinship
Is NMR lifespan higher in captivity or the wild
Captivity (around 28 years) compared to wild (around 17 years)
How is information passed in humans and NMRs through the years
Intergenerational transfer of information
How, considering pathogens, do NMRs live so long
Cancer and age-related pathogen resistance
How are telomeres relevant in humans and NMRs
They are of similar size between humans and NMRs and protect against loss of genetic information during replication
Where do NMRs generally live
Underground burrows
How is reproduction different between humans and NMRs regarding age?
Older breading female NMRs continuously rear a larger number of offspring per birth as they age
Increased longevity is associated with low concentrations of...
Blood glucose, insulin, and thyroid hormone
Why is early oxidative damage not as harmful to humans and NMRs as it is to other species?
Efficient repair mechanism associated with extended longevity