Researchers have sequenced and analyzed the genome of a two-toed sloth for the first time, identifying 'jumping genes' linked to the animal's exceptionally slow metabolism.

Germany, Cambridge, Berlin

Who

researchers, Dr. Marcela Uliano-Silva, Dr. Camila Mazzoni

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:32:13 GMT · 2h 43m ago

Where

Germany, Cambridge, Berlin ·

Why

The study aims to genetically explain how sloths conserve energy and remain healthy despite their low metabolism.

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The findings could offer new insights into metabolism and aging in other mammals, including humans, and inform studies related to long-duration space travel by understanding how cells manage energy efficiently.

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