Most research on mechanisms of aging is being conducted in a very limited number of
classical model species, ie, laboratory mouse (Mus musculus), rat (Rattus norvegicus …

For centuries, people believed that bats possessed sinister powers. Bats are thought to be
ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans including Ebola, rabies, and most …

Exceptionally long-lived species, including many bats, rarely show overt signs of aging,
making it difficult to determine why species differ in lifespan. Here, we use DNA methylation …

Bats possess extraordinary adaptations, including flight, echolocation, extreme longevity
and unique immunity. High-quality genomes are crucial for understanding the molecular …

Bats are distinctive among mammals due to their ability to fly, use laryngeal echolocation,
and tolerate viruses. However, there are currently no reliable cellular models for studying bat …

Utility-scale solar energy (USSE) is rapidly expanding and expected to compose the largest
source of renewable-generated electricity in the United States and globally over the coming …

Aging is a nearly inescapable trait among organisms yet lifespan varies tremendously
across different species and spans several orders of magnitude in vertebrates alone. This …

Maintaining order at the tissue level is crucial throughout the lifespan, as failure can lead to
cancer and an accumulation of molecular and cellular disorders. Perhaps, the most …

Molecular studies in bats have led to the discovery of antiviral adaptations that may explain
how some bat species have evolved enhanced immune tolerance towards viruses …

Bats are among the most recognizable, numerous, and widespread of all mammals. But
much of their fossil record is missing, and bat origins remain poorly understood, as do the …