bats

Novel research could help us reduce the threat to humans of infectious disease

UMD-led research identifies age-related changes to DNA and reveals longevity-related differences between bat species

"Climate change over the last century has made the habitat in the southern Chinese Yunnan province suitable for more bat species," researcher says

Recent research indicates that parent-offspring communication in bats is more complex than previously thought, opening new avenues for further research

The virus's ability to change makes it likely that new human coronaviruses will arise

Bat-virus adaptation may explain species spillover, researchers say

There are more than 1,400 species of bats, and 25 percent of them have only been recognized by scientists in the last 15 years

Current research shows no evidence of genetic engineering, confirms bat origins

Bats' fierce immune systems drive viruses to higher virulence, making them deadlier in humans

A new paper reveals that the microbiomes of closely-related bats can be totally different from each other, which suggests that having a community of helpful gut bacteria may not be so important for this group of mammals