Bats are hosts to a range of viruses but don't get sick – why?
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Bats harbour many diverse viruses, including coronaviruses. Indeed, SARS, Mers and COVID-19—which are all caused by coronaviruses—are thought to have emerged from bats. These diseases can be deadly to humans, yet bats seem to be unaffected by them.