Hibernation slows biological aging in bats - Phys.org
8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
The most common bat in the United States, the big brown bat, boasts an unusually long lifespan of up to 19 years. A new study led by University of Maryland researchers identifies one of the secrets to this bat's exceptional longevity: hibernation.
The most common bat in the United States, the big brown bat, boasts an unusually long lifespan of up to 19 years. A new study led by University of Maryland researchers identifies one of the secrets t… [+4047 chars]
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