University of Birmingham: Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation Lab
Dr João Pedro de Magalhães leads the the Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation Lab at the UK’s University of Birmingham. The team’s research focuses on understanding the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of ageing. He also created AnAge, a curated database of ageing and life history in animals, including extensive longevity records.
Visit the Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation LabLongest-lived fish
Based on findings from a 2016 study, the rarely seen Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) can live for 392 years – and perhaps even longer, making it not just the longest-lived fish, but also the longest-lived vertebrate overall. This deep-dwelling fish, which grows roughly only 1 centimetre (0.4 inches) per year and only becomes sexually mature at 150 years old, is widely distributed across the cold waters of the North Atlantic – an environment that is thought to contribute to its longevity.