Is this mysterious animal the key to human longevity?

The olm, also known as the human fish, is an endangered species that has developed unique characteristics in response to its extreme living conditions. It can fast for ten years and live for 100 years, completely in the dark. Its ability to regenerate organs is the focus of the research conducted by a group of scientists who want to decode its genome and find the secret to a longer life.

Video by Martina Žoldoš

Produced by Natalia Guerrero

1 August 2023