Understanding bats through research. Pathogen surveillance/Host-Pathogen responses/Comparative Biology. opinions my own. GZLab @batresearch@bsky.social

Guangzhou, China
Joined September 2017
Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
. @WHO invites public comment on the draft monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework accompanying its Strategic plan for coronavirus disease threat management, covering #COVID19, #MERS and novel coronavirus diseases. Details ⬇️ who.int/news-room/articles-d… (1/3)
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Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
There is something really concerning (and disappointing) going on in the US right now. A dangerous and preventable situation. Let me explain. nextstrain.org/avian-flu/h5n… 1/
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Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
US: Bird flu has been spreading for around two months on a Utah mink farm holding thousands of animals. None have been culled, workers aren't being monitored, and the USDA says it doesn't regulate mink. So thousands of animals are exposed, workers could be at risk, and nobody seems to be taking responsibility. theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
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iScience. 2026 Oct 2;29(10):117767. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.117767. eCollection 2026 Oct 16. doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.…
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J Vis Exp. 2026 Oct 9:(236). doi: 10.3791/70544. doi.org/10.3791/70544 nb: I haven't watched as noone wants to subscribe for me..
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Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
🧑‍🔬PhD Opportunity! Together with @Mahan_Ghafari (Oxford uni) we're advertising an exciting project on exploring the deep evolutionary and structural conservation of viral antigen proteins, through Pasteur's prestigious PPU program! Apply here: ppu.pasteur.fr
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Michael Mina on inclusion of serological assays as part of the toolbox for modern surveillance. @NatureConf. Advocates the use of synthetic biology to allow detection of antibodies to a broad range of antibodies tom the entire proteome of all pathogens science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
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Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
Today we are launching RootPath BinderVerse, a cloud lab for AI-designed binders. Sequence in, binding data out in as few as 3 days, gene synthesis time included! Antibodies and Fab fragments made with CHO cells (TAT from 6 days) and CAR-Ts made with primary T cells (TAT from 10 days) can also be created from your binder sequences and tested. Trustable data at lightning speed -- Learn more at binderverse.rootpath.com
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Bat Researcher - PRS Aaron Irving retweeted
Deeply saddened by the passing of @HelenBranswell, a journalist of integrity and professionalism. Throughout her career, Helen demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evidence, science and truth, helping the public understand some of the most complex and consequential health challenges of our time. At a moment when misinformation competes with facts, her reporting was a trusted source of clarity, honesty and insight. We at @WHO were privileged to work with Helen over many years, whether through one-on-one interviews or the hundreds of press conferences she attended during COVID-19 and beyond. Her questions were always informed, thoughtful and fair, reflecting a deep commitment to helping the public understand the facts and their implications for health. On behalf of WHO, I extend my sincere condolences to Helen’s family, friends and colleagues. She will be greatly missed.
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It seems the row with Steve Mao at Cancer Cell is heating up (for an alleged bribery offer to publish). mp.weixin.qq.com/s/pr9zfX4fw…
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