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How Bats Break Science
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Bats Hold the Key to Immune Balance
Bats possess a unique protein that suppresses their inflamisomes, allowing their immune systems to maintain an optimal balance known as the 'Goldilocks zone.' Researchers tested this by genetically modifying mice to produce the same protein found in bats. The modified mice exhibited significantly reduced inflammation and improved survival rates when exposed to flu and other inflammatory triggers. This research indicates a potential pathway for developing a human drug that mimics this protective mechanism, highlighting the remarkable biological adaptations of bats for immune regulation.
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