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Sci Adv February 2018 PMID 29441358

Growing old, yet staying young: The role of telomeres in bats' exceptional longevity.

Nicole M Foley, Graham M Hughes, Zixia Huang, Michael Clarke, David Jebb, Conor V Whelan, Eric J Petit, Frédéric Touzalin, Olivier Farcy, Gareth Jones, Roger D Ransome, Joanna Kacprzyk, Mary J O'Connell, Gerald Kerth, Hugo Rebelo

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The collective discussions show a strong interest in how bats maintain longevity, with phrases like 'exceptionally long-lived animals' and questions about the specific genetic mechanisms involved. The tone ranges from curiosity to critical thinking, emphasizing that this research could have meaningful implications for aging science, thus reflecting moderate to high engagement and perceived impact.

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Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, especially regarding the unique longevity of bats and the role of telomeres.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the biological mechanisms and implications for aging, with mentions of specific bat species and longevity periods.

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Some comments delve into detailed questions about methodologies and the broader implications, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations reflect an awareness that understanding bat telomeres could influence aging research and possibly impact health sciences.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how telomeres, which protect chromosome ends and typically shorten with age, behave in long-lived bats, revealing that in the longest-lived bat species, telomere length remains stable, unlike in other animals.
  • It highlights that bats have specific genetic mechanisms, including DNA repair and alternative telomere-lengthening processes, that help maintain telomere integrity and potentially contribute to their exceptional longevity.
  • Understanding these genetic and molecular adaptations in bats can provide insights into healthy aging and may inform research on human aging and age-related diseases.]
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X

35. Live Bats at WIV - Myotis Davidii Why did WIV keep Myotis species bats at WIV in 2017? Because of their longevity (lifespan up to 37 years) Growing old, yet staying young: The role of telomeres in bats’ exceptional longevity https://t.co/a4u5HvTlDv https://t.co/V8wJWzxwc1

Nov 17, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 18,420 followers View post →
Lisa en direct
@ActusPays · X

Vieillir tout en restant jeune : le rôle des télomères dans la longévité exceptionnelle des chauves-souris https://t.co/AXcRbUrrvG

Dec 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 20,273 followers View post →
Lisa en direct
@ActusPays · X

Dec 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,273 followers View post →
FrauHodl
@FrauHodl · X

@mike71715365973 Greifswald - Sébastien J. Puechmaille February 7, 2018 Growing old, yet staying young: The role of telomeres in bats' exceptional longevity ➡️ https://t.co/nkvxH6z0t9 Understanding aging is a grand challenge in biology. Exceptionally long-lived animals have mechanisms that https://t.co/meS4PsjKbZ

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 18,642 followers View post →
mike
@mike71715365973 · X

@FrauHodl Precious, Frau Hodl, because it links to the bats of Carlsbad Caverns and longevity. https://t.co/22FH6OVzGe

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 301 followers View post →
Yu Nakajima
@nkjmu · X

@hiro_science テロメアが残ってることが、寿命の残りそのものと結びつくのかは分かりませんが(そして微生物レベルだと寿命というより、捕食やウイルスによってやられることが多いのかな？と直感的には思います)、 長い寿命は実現できそうですね。 コウモリのある種は短くならないようです https://t.co/Q9WedpyBTH

Mar 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1,617 followers View post →

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FrauHodl
@FrauHodl · X

@mike71715365973 Greifswald - Sébastien J. Puechmaille February 7, 2018 Growing old, yet staying young: The role of telomeres in bats' exceptional longevity ➡️ https://t.co/nkvxH6z0t9 Understanding aging is a grand challenge in biology. Exceptionally long-lived animals have mechanisms that https://t.co/meS4PsjKbZ

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 18,642 followers View post →
mike
@mike71715365973 · X

@FrauHodl Precious, Frau Hodl, because it links to the bats of Carlsbad Caverns and longevity. https://t.co/22FH6OVzGe

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 301 followers View post →
Isabelle_Mirocha
@IsabelleMirocha · X

RT @ActusPays: Vieillir tout en restant jeune : le rôle des télomères dans la longévité exceptionnelle des chauves-souris https://t.co/AXc…

Dec 28, 2022 · 1 share · 3,723 followers View post →
Lisa en direct
@ActusPays · X

Vieillir tout en restant jeune : le rôle des télomères dans la longévité exceptionnelle des chauves-souris https://t.co/AXcRbUrrvG

Dec 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 20,273 followers View post →
DOTCHE Ulrich
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RT @ActusPays:

Dec 8, 2022 · 1 share · 192 followers View post →
Lisa en direct
@ActusPays · X

Dec 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,273 followers View post →
佐屋垣(さやかき)@物書き
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RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 330 followers View post →
suzakuOTORI
@suzakuOTORI · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 231 followers View post →
風見星草
@kaeshius · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 500 followers View post →
六角
@kinounoteki · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 267 followers View post →
空木
@utugi · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 57 followers View post →
カルメサッキ
@krmski · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 526 followers View post →
agari
@agari33 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 2,085 followers View post →
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@kurodora666 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: コウモリ長寿の謎 https://t.co/7viFEwFjPz 哺乳類は身体でかいほど寿命長いというおおまかな法則があるけど、コウモリはなぜかその法則に従わない種が多い（20～30年とか生きる）。 長寿命な種ではテロメアが短くならないらしい な…

May 6, 2022 · 117 shares · 383 followers View post →
David Hayman
@dtsh2 · X

@imartincorena @ATJCagan Really interesting. I’d be curious where bats sit: https://t.co/a6Gt85J4Ow; https://t.co/qks3dGQOyv

Apr 14, 2022 · 1,275 followers View post →
Yu Nakajima
@nkjmu · X

@hiro_science テロメアが残ってることが、寿命の残りそのものと結びつくのかは分かりませんが(そして微生物レベルだと寿命というより、捕食やウイルスによってやられることが多いのかな？と直感的には思います)、 長い寿命は実現できそうですね。 コウモリのある種は短くならないようです https://t.co/Q9WedpyBTH

Mar 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1,617 followers View post →
Greg
@Greg21143362 · X

RT @BillyBostickson: 35. Live Bats at WIV - Myotis Davidii Why did WIV keep Myotis species bats at WIV in 2017? Because of their longevit…

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 share · 2,035 followers View post →
Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X

35. Live Bats at WIV - Myotis Davidii Why did WIV keep Myotis species bats at WIV in 2017? Because of their longevity (lifespan up to 37 years) Growing old, yet staying young: The role of telomeres in bats’ exceptional longevity https://t.co/a4u5HvTlDv https://t.co/V8wJWzxwc1

Nov 17, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 18,420 followers View post →
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