and the occurrence of recombination events among bat viruses circulating in Brazil, researchers say. “Bats are important ...

Ilha Grande is one of the most bat-diverse areas in the state of Rio de Janeiro, with 37 documented species. This accounts for 19.9 percent of all known bat species in Brazil, 37.8 percent of those in ...

Scientists in Brazil discovered a novel coronavirus in bats that closely resembles the MERS-CoV virus. Continuous surveillance is essential to monitor these viruses to understand their potential ...

The findings highlight the “extensive genetic diversity” of coronaviruses, the presence of their novel lineages, and the occurrence of recombination events among bat viruses circulating in Brazil, ...