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Why bats carry deadly viruses without getting sick
Original: Bats. Genetic mutations. Deadly epidemics. Welcome to Spooky Season (actually this doesn't suck) https://www. npr.org/20
An NPR feature for the Halloween season explores how bats harbor dangerous viruses like the ones behind deadly epidemics, thanks to unique genetic mutations that keep them healthy while carrying pathogens that can spill over to humans. Readers are sharing the piece as a science-themed take on spooky season, praising it as an accessible look at bat genetics and conservation.
Why now: It ties real science about bats and epidemics to Halloween interest in spooky topics.
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- Bats. Genetic mutations. Deadly epidemics. Welcome to Spooky Season (actually this doesn't suck) https://www. npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-58258 78/bat-adaptation-mutation-genetic-halloween # stem # science # animals # wildlife # bats # genetics # conservation # spiffy · HollyCo26588808@universeodon.com · 4
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