COVID-19: Bats' immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
India, July 14 -- Bats' immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
Bats can live long and tolerate several viruses and pathogens because they have mechanisms in their immune systems to reign in inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing, according to a recent study.
The flying mammals have been linked to the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19. The creatures are also known to be hosts for several other viruses - including rabies and the Ebola virus - that effect humans.
The study - published in journal Cell Metabolism July 7, 2020 by researchers of the University of Rochester - shows how the mechanisms in bats can hold clues in developing new treatme...
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