Egyptian fruit bat genome yields clues to protection

Egyptian fruit bat genome yields clues to protection The study examined the genome of Rousettus aegyptiacus, the Egyptian fruit bat, and found larger-than-expected families of genes related to the mammalian immune system. Specifically, researchers found large families of interferon and natural killer genes that differed dramatically from their counterparts in other mammals. The finding may eventually lead to a deeper understanding of virus transmission, and better treatments for humans who become infected. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J