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Study finds bats are able to tolerate coronaviruses without becoming ill

New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that bats can tolerate coronaviruses and other viruses without becoming ill.

Date
30 January 2025
Category
Research
Photo credit - Olivier Farcy

Genetic secrets behind bat ‘superpowers’ revealed

For the first time, the raw genetic material that codes for bats’ unique adaptations and superpowers has been fully revealed.

Date
23 July 2020
Category
Research
bats hanging in a row

Bats to shine a light on human language

The way bats communicate is to form part of a £1.5m seven-year study to shed light on the evolution of human language.

Date
27 April 2020
Category
Research

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