Genetics and genomics Ecology and evolution Immunology

Insights into longevity and virus-driven adaptation from Myotis bat genomes

Juan M. Vazquez, M. Elise Lauterbur, Saba Mottaghinia, Léa Gaucherand, et al.

Journal: Nature
Published: 2026
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10932-7
Subjects: Genetics and genomics Ecology and evolution Immunology

Comparative genomes from eight Myotis bat species connect virus-related adaptations with cancer pathways, immune defence and longevity.

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