Different but Not Unique: Deciphering the Immunity of the Jamaican Fruit Bat by Studying Its Viriome

A specialized and fine-tuned immune response of bats upon infection with viruses is believed to provide the basis for a “friendly” coexistence with these pathogens, which are often lethal for humans and other mammals. First insights into the immunity of bats suggest that bats have evolved to possess...

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Main Authors: Quinnlan David, Tony Schountz, Martin Schwemmle, Kevin Ciminski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/2/238