Scientists Discover Bat Gene That Could Revolutionize COVID-19 Treatment
The genome of the Javan horseshoe bat ( Rhinolophus affinis ), a carrier of coronaviruses closely related to SARS-CoV-2, was also sequenced by the international research team. Credit: Burton Lim, Royal Ontario Museum A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral infections, including COVID-19. Researchers found … Read more