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A bat virus capable of infecting humans has been discovered
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.
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