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New Institute Created to Study Differences in Aging Between Male and Female Organisms

New Institute Created to Study Differences in Aging Between Male and Female Organisms
UMD biologist Gerald Wilkinson has been named a co-principal investigator of the IISAGE Biology Integration Institute.
Hibernation Slows Biological Aging in Bats

Hibernation Slows Biological Aging in Bats
A new study led by UMD researchers establishes why small mammals like bats live so long
Long-lived Bats Could Hold Secrets to Mammal Longevity

Long-lived Bats Could Hold Secrets to Mammal Longevity
UMD biologists found four bat lineages that live at least four times longer than similar-sized mammals and revealed new traits associated with bat longevity.
Unpredictable Food Sources Drive Some Bats to Cooperatively Search for Food

Unpredictable Food Sources Drive Some Bats to Cooperatively Search for Food
Using miniature sensors strapped to bats, researchers tracked the animals’ locations and calls to determine whether they searched for food alone or with others.