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ReviewZoological research2026

Emerging technologies for advancing molecular and cellular research in bats.

Peng Chen, Zhen-Na Zhang, Rong-Song Luo, Zeng-Liang Zhang, Qi Liu, Cheng-Gang Zou, Zhen Liu

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Review in Zoological research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Peng ChenState Key Laboratory of Genetic Evolution & Animal Models, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China.
Zhen-Na ZhangState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Rong-Song LuoState Key Laboratory of Genetic Evolution & Animal Models, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China.
Zeng-Liang ZhangState Key Laboratory of Genetic Evolution & Animal Models, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China.
Qi LiuState Key Laboratory of Genetic Evolution & Animal Models, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China.
Cheng-Gang ZouState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China. E-mail: chgzou@ynu.edu.cn.
Zhen LiuState Key Laboratory of Genetic Evolution & Animal Models, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bats represent a remarkable mammalian lineage, distinguished by the evolution of powered flight, sophisticated echolocation, exceptional longevity, and robust resistance to viral infections. These adaptations have contributed to their rapid and extensive diversification over a short evolutionary period. Extensive research on bat biology has elucidated key aspects of species diversity, adaptive evolution, and the molecular frameworks that confer resistance to viral pathogens. Recent integration of high-resolution multi-omics, single-cell transcriptomics, and advanced three-dimensional culture systems has significantly expanded exploration of bat biology at the molecular and cellular levels. This review consolidates current advances in our understanding of bat species diversification, development, and immunological adaptations with relevance to human health. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies and methodologies that have transformed the study of bat physiology and host-pathogen interactions. Prospective avenues for research are also outlined, including the development of new animal models and the application of cutting-edge biotechniques. These advances are anticipated to expand the utility of bats as a critical platform for biomedical and evolutionary insight.

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ChiropteraAnimalsAdaptationArtificial IntelligenceBatEvolutionOrganoid

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PMID41603027
PMCPMC13276643

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