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A review published in the journal Cell Metabolism describes ways in which bats manage to regulate their immune system during viral infection, unlike the strong immune response seen in humans. Lead author Vera Gorbunova notes that the new findings may help in discovering successful treatments for COVID-19. In the review, the researchers note that bats have an exceptionally long lifespan relative to their size, and that the ability to fly may help them cope with rapid rises in body temperature and the molecular damage associated with them.
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Full story: HealthDay News (7/16)
Translation: Let the Patients Live