Bats have evolutionary adaptations managing extreme blood sugar levels, according to a study in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution'.
Bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, yet they thrive without complications that would affect other mammals, a study published in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution' revealed. Researchers from the US Stowers Institute for Medical Research discovered bats' unique strategies for surviving and managing extreme sugar levels. Understanding these mechanisms could help researchers develop new treatments and therapeutics for diseases like diabetes. Bats have evolved adaptations such as changes in gut anatomy and genetic alterations for proteins that transport sugar from the blood into cells.
August 28, 2024
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