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Genome study traces the 65-million-year origins of bats
Original: Landmark genome study unmasks the 65-million-year origins of bats
A landmark genome study has traced the evolutionary origins of bats back roughly 65 million years, shedding light on how the only mammals capable of true flight emerged. The research, associated with UNC Charlotte, uses genomic data to clarify bats' place on the mammalian family tree and may inform future work on their unique traits, including echolocation and disease resistance.
Why now: New genomic research offers fresh insight into the ancient evolutionary history of bats.
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- Landmark genome study unmasks the 65-million-year origins of bats · Inside UNC Charlotte
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