Figure 1. How scientists built a multi-species bat organoid platform to track and fight emerging viruses (IMAGE)
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Researchers created 3D “mini-organs” from the trachea, lungs, kidneys, and intestines of five insect-eating bat species commonly found in Korea and Europe. The platform includes both organoids and lab-grown cell lines to build a global biobank. Combined with fecal sample testing, virus detection, and in-lab virus isolation, the system enables scientists to identify, analyze, and test treatments against bat-borne viruses, including newly discovered ones. This breakthrough supports global virus surveillance and pandemic preparedness.
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