ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans including Ebola, rabies, and most
recently SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. However, bats themselves tolerate these viruses without
ill effects. The second power that bats have is their longevity. Bats live much longer than
similar-sized land mammals. Here we review how bats' ability to control inflammation may
be contributing to their longevity. The underlying mechanisms may hold clues to developing …