African Naked Mole-Rats (IMAGE)

Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY

African Naked Mole-Rats

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No social distancing for naked mole rats. Instead, they pile on top of each other in large groups to sleep inside their nest. Scientists think the gene that necessitates this behavior to prevent panic response and seizures in these animals may also play a role in certain human neurological conditions.

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Roland Gockel

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