Bat cells could aid in fighting humans’ most deadly diseases

Bat cells could aid in fighting humans’ most deadly diseases

Source: WSU Insider

a team led by WSU molecular virologist Michael Letko has developed two new bat-derived laboratory cell lines, providing much-needed tools for studying how bats and their immune systems respond to viruses.

PULLMAN, Wash. — Why bats can harbor viruses like hantavirus and coronavirus – pathogens that are highly dangerous to humans – without becoming ill themselves has long puzzled scientists, yet the answer may be key to preventing outbreaks and fighting… [4248 chars]

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