The secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA

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Long-lived bats appear to combine powerful immune defenses with unusual strategies for eliminating damaged cells, potentially helping them avoid cancer and disease for decades. Researchers hope these genetic tricks could eventually reveal new ways to protect human health during aging.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 003852.htm
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