Hedgehog viruses may threaten cats more than humans
WSU study identifies how viruses common in hedgehogs cross over into cats, but finds they pose less of a threat to humans.
Michael Letko
Bat viruses similar to MERS have potential to jump to humans
A new WSU-led study finds that a little-known group of bat viruses may be just one mutation away from infecting humans, highlighting the risk of a potential future pandemic.
Bat cells could aid in fighting humans’ most deadly diseases
A team led by WSU molecular virologist Michael Letko has developed two new bat-derived laboratory cell lines, providing much-needed tools for studying how bats and their immune systems respond to viruses.
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
New WSU research shows that a group of bat viruses related to SARS-CoV-2 can also infect human cells but uses a different and unknown entryway.
