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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Now you need to metabolize the protein/amino acids that contain all the calories in blood. This, ironically, creates the OPPOSITE problem. Breaking down protein produces massive amounts of UREA that needs to be excreted. Who knew that vampire bat's most important organ would be the KIDNEYS?🧛

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Vamps are always on a 'keto diet', which required genetic reprogramming via gene loss. Insulin is irrelevant, fat storage almost non-existent. So they live on the edge of starvation, eating a low-calorie, protein-rich diet & putting their kidneys through the hell of daily low-to-high salt cycles.

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Gene losses in the common vampire bat illuminate molecular adaptations to blood feeding

Genes that are specifically lost in the common vampire bat provide new insights into the genomic adaptations to blood feeding.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So why is that vampire bat on a treadmill? To better understand how they're such spooky little guys, and that requires understanding their unique metabolism, genetic structure & physiology. And how they act at the gym, too, I guess? 🦇🧪 (📷: Cincinnati Zoo)

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