Scientists warn of bat virus just one mutation from infecting humans

Viruses closely related to the deadly MERS coronavirus are lurking in bats and one group, known as HKU5, may be just one mutation away from making the jump to humans. A new study reveals how these viruses bind to cell receptors and even shows signs of adapting to human-compatible versions of those receptors.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612081312.htm