The next pandemic? Here are emerging viruses local researchers are studying to be prepared
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Dr. Michael Letko
Several bat sarbecoviruses may infect human cells differently than others
Study finds several bat sarbecoviruses may infect human cells differently than others like the virus that causes COVID-19
WSU researchers discover vaccine-resistant, COVID-like virus ‘likely capable of infecting humans’
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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.
Bracing for the next pandemic
Inside his laboratory at Washington State University, Michael Letko is determined to give the world a leg up on the next pandemic.
