How the Novel Coronavirus Jumped from Animals to Humans
The virus's ability to change makes it likely that new human coronaviruses will arise
bats
How Bats Carry Coronaviruses without Getting Sick Themselves
Bat-virus adaptation may explain species spillover, researchers say
New Bat Species Found—Cousins of Those Suspected in COVID-19
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
Novel Coronavirus Origins: What Science Says so Far
Current research shows no evidence of genetic engineering, confirms bat origins
Coronavirus Outbreak Raises Question: Why Are Bat Viruses so Deadly?
Bats' fierce immune systems drive viruses to higher virulence, making them deadlier in humans
Bats Don't Rely on Gut Bacteria the Way Humans Do
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
Bats Use Leaves as Mirrors to Find Prey in the Dark
The approach angle is the key
Bats Evolved Diverse Skull Shapes Due to Echolocation, Diet
With so much morphological variety, bats represent an opportunity to learn what types of evolutionary forces shape the shapes of animals
Bat Influenza Viruses Could Infect Humans
Bats have been the focus of virologists for a long time already as they carry many different kinds of viruses
New Study May Provide Clues to How Birds Began to Fly
Although the study was performed on bats, it has implications for birds and insects