Tayside Bat Group
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A small bat group run by a few busy volunteers who are dedicated to studying local bat populations and educating the public on our amazing bats 😀 Several of us also rescue and rehabilitate bats 🦇
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🔬 This study reveals that bats have more genetic adaptations in immune-related genes than any other mammals. One key player is the ISG15 gene, which, in certain bat species, can reduce SARS-CoV-2 production by up to 90%—highlighting their exceptional antiviral defense mechanisms
January 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🔬 This study reveals that bats have more genetic adaptations in immune-related genes than any other mammals. One key player is the ISG15 gene, which, in certain bat species, can reduce SARS-CoV-2 production by up to 90%—highlighting their exceptional antiviral defense mechanisms
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🦇 You can read more about the discovery of a second greater mouse-eared bat in Sussex here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2023/01...
Greater mouse-eared bat population doubles - to 2! “This is a hugely important discovery” - News - Bat Conservation Trust
We are delighted to hear the good news that the population of Britain’s rarest mammal - the greater mouse-eared bat - has doubled from one known individual to two!
www.bats.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🦇 You can read more about the discovery of a second greater mouse-eared bat in Sussex here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2023/01...