DNA repair secret behind naked mole rats’ long life
BBC - 10-Oct-2025Mole rats’ cGAS protein enhances DNA repair, aiding their long, disease-free lifespan
Victoria Gill
Science correspondent at BBC since 2018
Science and Environment correspondent at BBC News
Details last updated 07-Jul-2020
Articles written by Victoria Gill
Genetic link between overeating in labradors and humans discovered
BBC - 06-Mar-2025A newly identified gene variation reveals the biological drivers of obesity in dogs and humans
Horse gut bacteria can predict their future health and racing success
BBC - 08-Aug-2024Early antibiotic use may have a negative impact on their health
Moon’s hidden water could sustain future Lunar missions
BBC - 26-Oct-2020Discovery of water on the moon’s surface brings NASA closer to establishing a permanent base
Robotic scientists can do lab work faster
BBC - 06-Jul-2020Does not mean that machines will be able to replace human scientists
