Bats, Possible Source of Cure for Serious Sickness

Bats carriers but not sufferers

Bats carriers but not sufferers Source: AAP

Researchers at the CSIRO* have uncovered a unique ability in bats which allows them to carry lethal diseases but not become sick. Image: Bats carriers but not sufferers (AAP)


The discovery could help stop the spread of diseases such as Ebola, SARS and the Nipah virus in humans.


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