Myotis Bat Genomes Reveal How They Fight Viruses, Cancer, and Cellular Damage

Bats are among the most diverse mammalian species—second only to rodents—and are anomalies in the mammalian world: they fly, have long lifespans for their size, and rarely get cancer. Scientists now provide insights into these unique characteristics in the new study published in Nature entitled, “Insights into longevity and virus-driven adaptation from Myotis bat genomes.” … Myotis Bat Genomes…