Dr. Michael Letko
Newly discovered COVID‑like virus could infect humans, resist vaccines
A WSU-led research team found spike proteins from the bat virus, Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to both the monoclonal antibodies and serum from individuals vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2.
From computer to benchtop: WSU researchers find clues to new mechanisms for coronaviruses infections
A group of bat viruses related to SARS-CoV-2 can also infect human cells but uses a different and unknown entryway. While researchers are still honing in on how these viruses infect cells, the findings could help in the development of new vaccines.
Listen to the bats
Bats could be a key to help prevent a future pandemic.