Naked Mole-Rats Prefer Low-Oxygen Air That Would Kill Mos...
These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels.
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What’s Happening
Real talk: These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels.
Their remarkable ability to survive these conditions could offer a key model for researchers studying new treatments for stroke or lung diseases in humans These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels. (yes, really)
Why This Matters
The scientific community tends to find developments like this significant.
This could have implications for future research in this area.
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