Coronavirus: Cracking the secrets of how bats survive viruses

Scientists have deciphered the genetic blueprints of six of the world’s bats.

Their codes of life contain genetic clues to their “exceptional immunity”, which protects them against deadly viruses.

Researchers hope to use the information to crack the secrets of how bats carry coronaviruses without getting sick.

They say this may ultimately provide solutions to help human health during this and future pandemics.Prof Emma Teeling of University College Dublin said the “exquisite” genome sequences they have unravelled suggest bats have “unique immune systems”.And understand…