Extensive longevity and DNA virus-driven adaptation in nearctic Myotis bats
Juan Manuel Vázquez, M. Elise Lauterbur, Saba Mottaghinia, Léa Gaucherand, Sarah Maesen, Michael S. Singer, Sarah Villa, Melanie E. Bucci, Devaughn L. Fraser, Genavieve Gray-Sandoval, Zeinab R Haidar, Melissa L. Han, William Köhler, Tanya M. Lama, Amandine Le Corf, , Peter H. Sudmant
This study identifies genetic adaptations in Myotis bats linked to longevity and viral tolerance through genome analysis and functional experiments.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2024 · PreprintGenomics