Scientists are warning that the same chain of events suspected of starting the Covid pandemic in China could take place in Europe. Under the 'natural origins' hypothesis, backed by the World Health ...

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats. Bats are beneficial to our ecosystems and economy but, as habitat ...

Scientists have discovered a new bat virus in Brazil that shares a key genetic feature with COVID-19, raising concerns about ...

Bats carry lots of viruses – including variants of the coronavirus that sparked the pandemic. But since bats don't often attack humans, the question is: What's the risk of these viruses being passed ...