An alpha-coronavirus has been discovered in African bats that is capable of entering human cells via the CEACAM6 protein, which is widely present in the lungs. Although transmission of the virus to humans has not yet been observed, the study highlights the importance of monitoring new potential routes of infection.
A study has shown that ghost bats have dialects: their social calls vary depending on the colony. At the same time, their echolocation signals remain stable thanks to evolutionary mechanisms.
A new study has shown that people can learn to judge the distance to objects using echolocation by making clicking sounds with their tongues. This skill can be developed even after a short period of training and may be especially useful for individuals who are visually impaired.
In Bangladesh, five patients who consumed raw date palm sap were found to be infected with the Pteropine orthoreovirus, a virus carried by bats. This discovery highlights the importance of monitoring emerging zoonotic infections.
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