Vampire bats made to run on treadmills in a lab reveal secrets of the special metabolism fueling them from blood consumed only minutes before. This is peculiar since in most animals, including humans, ...

Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...

Vampire bats, with their eerie reputation and unique diet, have long fascinated scientists. But how do they survive on a diet consisting solely of blood? A team of researchers at the University of ...

These changes could help humans better treat, or even prevent, diabetes WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. The bats live in South and Central America and are basically “living Draculas,” ...

Humans have to maintain their blood sugar within a certain range, or serious health problems can arise. Insulin is crucial to that maintenance. In diabetes, insulin is not properly released or does ...

While bats have been closely associated with vampires for centuries, there are actually only three species of bats that drink blood. Most of them eat fruits, insects, nectar and small animals, like ...

Glasgow university researchers say more humans and livestock are being bitten by the bats because of the impacts of climate ...

Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, surviving and even thriving with levels that would kill a human, researchers report. These bats could provide insights into ...