bats

How bats evolved to avoid cancer - study

These characteristics make bats an interesting animal to study because they may have implications for human health.

Israeli scientists ‘hire’ fruit bats to participate in experiments on where air is warmer in cities

"Thanks to the bats, we were able to create the first three-dimensional map of Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan," said Prof. Alexandra Chudnovsky.

Bats suffering from hearing loss can teach us about age-related hearing loss in people

The researchers found that the bats’ sense of hearing does in fact deteriorate with age, but at a relatively slow rate compared to humans and other mammals. 

Leave bats alone for environmental conservation, experts advise

To prevent future pandemics, leave the bats alone – even though they are a reservoir for many viruses, conservation experts say.

Going batty: Bats can get 'pregnancy brain,' too - Israeli study

A new Tel Aviv University study finds that pregnancy affects the sensing capabilities of bats

Researchers have discovered the oldest known bat skeletons

Bats are one of the most unique and fascinating creatures on the planet. Despite the immense interest in bats, there is still a lot we don't know about their history.

Flying mammals live in an environment of constant noise, new study shows

Israeli-led study reveals that bats experience hearing loss in old age apparently have evolved some innate ability to minimize it.

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