Bat Superpowers | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Could the source of the deadliest viruses hold the secret to a healthier and longer life? (Premiered September 15, 2021) Bats have been implicated in deadly epidemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola, yet scientists are discovering evidence that they may hold a key to a longer and healthier life. From caves in Thailand and Texas to labs around the globe, NOVA meets the scientists who are decoding the superpowers of the bat.

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