#bats

#bats

Genetic analysis reveals that flying foxes possess a unique set of genes associated with their enormous wingspans. These genetic factors influence their growth and adaptation to island ecosystems.

By analysing the infectome of bat kidneys collected near village orchards and caves in Yunnan, we uncovered not only the diverse microbes bats carry, but also the first full-length genomes of novel bat-borne henipaviruses closely related to Hendra and Nipah viruses identified in China.

Chris Packham criticized Rachel Reeves for scapegoating bats in planning regulations, stating that environmental protections are vital despite their impact on economic growth.