Bats’ Secret to Longevity Revealed | Science News

Scientists are unlocking bat secrets to fight aging and cancer—these creatures live over 50 years without getting sick, thanks to a supercharged immune system that actively destroys damaged cells and resists tumors. A new Nature study reveals that longer-lived bats have more cancer-fighting genes, and their unique DNA response to viruses may explain why bat-born pathogens like COVID are so dangerous to humans. Nature’s own longevity lab might hold the key to human health breakthroughs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/769bd8f5d0b4ad2e