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Photograph of the greater Indian fruit bat, Pteropus giganteus, flying at dusk in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.
Living World

Betting on bats for genetic treasures

Bat genomes are full of clever tricks that are treats for biology and medical science — it’s why scientists want to sequence them all

Photograph of an elderly woman lying in bed. Standing and sitting around her are family members, two of them holding her hands. A hospice aide and a bottle of lotion are seen at the foot of the bed.
Health & Disease

Going gentle

A sociologist explains how to get the most out of the final months of life

Collage showing a variety of exceptionally long-lived animals.
Health & Disease

Genetic tricks of the longest-lived animals

Some species live unexpectedly long lives. By studying how they do it, researchers hope to pinpoint factors affecting human longevity.

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