A new study from Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology reveals that the environment in which a bat is raised during the first months of its life largely determines how it will behave in the wild, ...

The Nipah virus was spotted in India where it infected two people. No cases of the potentially lethal virus have been detected in the United States.

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The Nipah virus, properly known as Henipavirus, is caused by the Nipah virus and the Hendra virus. It is acquired from feces, ...

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What makes one bat take risks and venture far from its roost in search of food, while another stays close to familiar, safer areas? A new study from Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology reveals ...

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Is the fear justified? Separate viral myths from medical facts. Learn how Nipah actually spreads and how to stay safe with expert insights.

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