Translation from bats to humans beyond infectious diseases

J Exp Med. 2021 Sep 6;218(9):e20211223. doi: 10.1084/jem.20211223. Epub 2021 Jul 27.

Abstract

Bats are attracting the greatest attention recently as a putative reservoir of SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, less known to the public, bats also have several unique traits of high value to human health. The lessons we learn from bats can potentially help us fight many human diseases, including infection, aging, and cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Laboratory
  • COVID-19
  • Chiroptera / physiology*
  • Chiroptera / virology*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Disease Resistance / physiology*
  • Humans