First Whole Bat Genome Sequencing Gives Insight Into Flight, Immunity
Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
A breakthrough that will lead to understanding how bats carry very deadly viruses without getting sick has been reported by an international team of researchers who completed the first whole bat genome sequencing. That understanding may shed light on mitigating viral infections and ultimately lead to vaccines for deadly viruses. The results of the study, "Comparative analysis of bat genomes provides insight into the evolution of flight and immunity," will appear in Science online. The full study will be available following the release of the embargo at 2 p.m. EST, Dec. 20, 2012.