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Bat DNA adaptations may connect virus defense, longevity and cancer resistance

Bats are anomalies in the mammalian world—they fly, have long lifespans and rarely get cancer. Scientists now suspect the bat immune system enables them to live longer without disease, according to a new study published today in Nature.

Bat DNA adaptations may connect virus defense, longevity and cancer resistance

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