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Bat genes holds secrets of longevity: study
Why is it in news? | Bats are the longest-lived mammals relative to body size, and a species called the greater mouse-eared bat lives especially long. Researchers now have unlocked some of this bat's longevity secrets, with hints for fighting the effects of aging in people. |
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Conclusion | Gaining immortality and prolonging longevity of human life has always been a fascinating topic for people around the world. This fascination has led to several researches in order to find the reasons of ageing and ways and means to stop it. This research is a constructive step in understanding and studying the phenomenon of ageing. Given the pace of research on this topic around the world, it won’t be surprising that some effective solution would be developed in a few years’ time. |
Source | The Hindu, Livemint |