Hibernation Is Key to Bat's Exceptional Longevity - Technology Networks

Hibernating over winter could extend a big brown bat's lifespan by altering its epigenetic clock, according to research from the University of Maryland.

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… [+3632 chars]

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