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Bats' ISG15 Gene Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Production by 90%

2/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that a gene in bats, known as ISG15, can slash SARS-CoV-2 virus production by an astonishing 90%. This discovery not only sheds light on COVID-19 severity in humans but also fuels hope for future medical breakthroughs. The research is part of the ambitious Bat1K project, which seeks to decode the genomes of all 1,500 bat species worldwide.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that a gene in bats, known as ISG15, can slash SARS-CoV-2 virus production by an astonishing 90%. This discovery not only sheds light on COVID-19 severity in humans but also fuels hope for future medical breakthroughs. The research is part of the ambitious Bat1K project, which seeks to decode the genomes of all 1,500 bat species worldwide.