Figure 2. Key Research Findings Using Bat Organoids (IMAGE)

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Figure 2. Key Research Findings Using Bat Organoids

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1️. Scientists infect tiny 3D “mini-organs” from different bat species with viruses like SARS-CoV-2, MERS, influenza, and hantavirus, to see how they spread in different tissues.

2️. They track how the bat’s immune system reacts, comparing responses between species and organs.

3️. The platform helps scientists find and isolate new viruses straight from bat samples, using organoids for safer, more accurate testing.

4️. It also lets researchers quickly screen antiviral drugs on these mini-organs, speeding up the search for effective treatments.

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