Global genetic patterns reveal host tropism versus cross-taxon transmission of bat Betacoronaviruses
L. E. Murao, M. G. Bacus, S. A. H. Dayap, N. V. T. Tampon, M. M. Udarbe, R. P. Puentespina, S. Y. A. M. Villanueva, A. E. de Cadiz, M. J. M. M. Achondo
This paper analyzes genetic patterns of bat Betacoronaviruses to determine host specificity versus cross-taxon transmission, finding that most are host-specific but some can transmit across bat families due to habitat overlap.
bioRxiv · May 4, 2020 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology