Why Bats Can Fight Off So Many Viruses



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Scientists believe the COVID-19 coronavirus may have originated in bats, and it's not just because of the similarities between COVID-19 and SARS. Many animals are capable of transmitting viruses to humans, but bats take it to another level. They are known as virus super hosts. A by-product to flying, bats weakened immune systems have given them the ability to live with viruses without displaying serious symptoms. But it’s not the bats' fault, humans are encroaching on wild environments increasing the chances of wildlife directly interacting with people and domesticated animals. Special thanks to: Dr. Jon Epstein Disease Ecologist, EcoHealth Alliance. https://twitter.com/EpsteinJon Satesh Bidaisee Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine St. George's University For more, visit: https://twitter.com/EpsteinJon https://online.sgu.edu/courses/course-v1:SGU+OHOM7+2020/about MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE: How Coronavirus Affects People With Diabetes, Cancer, And Other Conditions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Avz2FCyHI How Long The COVID-19 Coronavirus Lasts On Everyday Surfaces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rga0hOwCcnU What Coronavirus Symptoms Look Like, Day By Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOJqHPfG7pA ------------------------------------------------------ #Bats #Coronavirus #ScienceInsider Science Insider tells you all you need to know about science: space, medicine, biotech, physiology, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Science Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessInsiderScience/ Science Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/science_insider/ Business Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessinsider Tech Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinsider Business Insider/Tech Insider on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo ------------------------------------------------------ Why Bats Can Fight Off So Many Viruses

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