But the cells of naked mole rats behave as if they are «claustrophobic», ceasing to divide much sooner than cells from other species. (scientificamerican.com)
The researchers also found that contact inhibition in naked mole rats is controlled by two genes, p16 and p27, while in humans it is primarily controlled by p27. (newscientist.com)
The animals known as naked mole rats may have turned them away for good. (discovermagazine.com)