By expanding taxon coverage to 10 horseshoe bat species, we identify new variants of SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE2, & report convergent functionally important residues that could explain wider patterns of susceptibility across mammals. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-025-02638-2 #biodiversity #genomics
Comparative genomics provides insights into chromosomal evolution and immunological adaptation in horseshoe bats - Nature Ecology & Evolution
A comparative analysis of bat genomes, including five newly assembled chromosome-scale genomes, provides insights into the diversification of horseshoe bats and reveals molecular adaptations with a potential role in antiviral immune response.Nature