The classic book Moby Dick features an enraged, giant white whale that rams and sinks a ship – and four terrified gals and ...

Now researchers think they know why: Bowhead whales are very good at repairing damaged DNA, which leads to many ailments including cancer.

During an encounter with J-Pod on Oct. 23, the calf was not seen and is now presumed to be deceased. CENTER FO ...

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.

Following a recent spike in Bering Sea killer whale entanglements, a simple addition to fishing nets has delivered positive ...

The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the largest animal on the planet, but it is critically ...

T he bowhead whale is the world’s longest-living mammal, sometimes making it to a staggering 200 years old. How does it do it ...

Say, for instance, a whale’s suspected cause of death is a boat strike. Researchers will look out for bruises and cuts during ...

As humans age, we become more vulnerable to cancer and other diseases. Bowhead whales, however, can live for up to 200 years ...

A cold-activated protein that mends damaged DNA could play a part in keeping the bowhead whale in tip-top shape.

How bowhead whales live so long. Researchers have uncovered a protein that enhances DNA repair and might explai ...

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging ...