Bats and Immunity
Bats play a crucial role in ecosystems by pollinating flowers and controlling pest populations, yet they also harbor severe zoonotic diseases. Their unique ability to withstand these viruses may stem from their adaptations to flight, which leads to high body temperatures and rapid heart rates. Research suggests that bats have evolved a super effective immune response that allows them to tolerate infections without suffering harm, a capability that human immune systems struggle to match.In this clip
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