The genome of the great white shark has finally been decoded, and it may hold the key to discovering a cure for cancer. Experts believe the great white genome evolved to be stable and disease resistant and could be key in developing future treatments. Great white sharks, which measure up to 20 feet long (six metres) and weigh as much as three tonnes, are ancient giants that have been on Earth for at least 16 million years. Great white sharks, which measure up to 20 feet long (six metres) and weigh as much as three tonnes, are ancient giants that have been on Earth for at least 16 million years. Other great white gene mutations were found to be linked to processes involved wound healing, including blood clotting.

Source: Daily Mail February 18, 2019 19:52 UTC