A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral ...

Researchers uncover bat immune secrets linked to flying abilities Scientists explore how flying contributes to bats resilience against diseases ...

Gonzalez works with supervisor Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) to try to understand what makes the bat immune systems stand apart.

Yet until recently, scientists didn’t fully understand why bats are so good at harboring pathogens that don’t seem to harm ...

“These defense mechanisms are linked to their immune system – on one hand the immune system of the bats makes it harder for the viruses to replicate upon infection,” study co-author Dr. Sonja ...

Bats can tolerate coronaviruses without illness due to unique immune system adaptations, particularly in immune genes like ISG15, which can significantly reduce SARS-CoV-2 production.

Bats harbor many viruses that can spill over into humans, including Marburg, Ebola, and famously SARS-CoV-2. But while these viruses often cause severe illness in humans, they do not appear to hamper ...

"These promising results can be used as a basis for further experimental studies, which are necessary to decipher the unique adaptations of the bats' immune system." ...