Winging it for science: study of disease-free bat could help humans

By Bridie Smith
Updated January 7 2013 - 11:13am, first published December 21 2012 - 6:08am
Secret to longevity ... David's myotis, the tiny microbat native to China, was one of two bat species selected by researchers for a study that links genetic changes with the evolution of flight. <i>Photo: CSIRO</i>
Secret to longevity ... David's myotis, the tiny microbat native to China, was one of two bat species selected by researchers for a study that links genetic changes with the evolution of flight. <i>Photo: CSIRO</i>

BATS' ability to fly could provide vital genetic clues to prevent and treat fatal diseases in humans, according to researchers.

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