Bats
Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats
The newly discovered viruses are closely related to deadly viruses that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans, with mortality rates reaching up to 75%.
Disease linked to bat consumption claims over 50 lives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread
Riding the storm: Study reveals how bats migrate long distance
Study reveals how bats use echolocation and vision to navigate over long distances
Bats can stitch together thousands of sound signatures into acoustic maps.
How bats evolved to avoid cancer - study
These characteristics make bats an interesting animal to study because they may have implications for human health.
Israeli scientists ‘hire’ fruit bats to participate in experiments on where air is warmer in cities
"Thanks to the bats, we were able to create the first three-dimensional map of Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan," said Prof. Alexandra Chudnovsky.
Bats suffering from hearing loss can teach us about age-related hearing loss in people
The researchers found that the bats’ sense of hearing does in fact deteriorate with age, but at a relatively slow rate compared to humans and other mammals.
Leave bats alone for environmental conservation, experts advise
To prevent future pandemics, leave the bats alone – even though they are a reservoir for many viruses, conservation experts say.
Going batty: Bats can get 'pregnancy brain,' too - Israeli study
A new Tel Aviv University study finds that pregnancy affects the sensing capabilities of bats
Researchers have discovered the oldest known bat skeletons
Bats are one of the most unique and fascinating creatures on the planet. Despite the immense interest in bats, there is still a lot we don't know about their history.
Flying mammals live in an environment of constant noise, new study shows
Israeli-led study reveals that bats experience hearing loss in old age apparently have evolved some innate ability to minimize it.
New Israeli drone can save bats from wind turbines worldwide
Bats and other animals tend to accidentally fly into wind turbines which endangers them and impedes the turbines' work.
Bats should not be blamed for COVID-19, say Israeli researchers
Contrary to the firmly consensual opinion formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new TAU study has found no clear evidence that COVID-19 was transmitted from the black/brown flying mammals.
Neurons caught rapidly switching gears - study
Weizmann Institute's study suggests neurons are not programmed for a single task, but rather are highly dynamic and agile.
