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Research led by the Wuhan Institute of Virology has identified a distinct bat virus lineage capable of infecting human cells using the ACE2 receptor. The newly discovered merbecovirus, designated HKU5 ...

Here’s everything we know so far. Given everything that happened with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s understandable to feel nervous when you hear about a new virus. Now, reports are swirling about a new ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

A distinct coronavirus lineage was found in bats in Hong Kong. HKU5-CoV-2 carries a risk of animal-to-human transmission and binds to humans like the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers published ...

Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it's not a threat to public health—right now. They reported recently in the journal ...

The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns about another pandemic. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in that it targets ...

Is another pandemic on cards? A Chinese team has found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human ...