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MERS-Like Bat Virus HKU5 Edges Toward Human Infection

AI modeling of the spike protein shows HKU5’s affinity for bat ACE2, with mink infections suggesting a small step remains before human spillover.

HHS and NIH Launch $500 Million Universal Vaccine Initiative Using Whole-Virus Approach

Scientists Identify New Coronavirus in Bats Capable of Infecting Humans

New Bat Coronavirus Found to Infect Human Cells via ACE2 Receptor