Bat biotech takes flight
Elie Dolgin • July 17, 2023
Harnessing the unusual biology of bats, researchers aim to turn drug discovery upside-down.
Bats have faced intense scrutiny as a source of deadly viruses, including the one that unleashed the recent global pandemic. Yet amidst their maligned reputation lies a captivating paradox: the very traits that make bats reservoirs of viral infections also render them potential allies in the pursuit of new drug targets.
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