Bat 1K

Bat 1K is an initiative to sequence the genomes of all living bat species, approximately 1,500 species in total. The goal of the consortium is to uncover the genes and genetic mechanisms behind the unusual adaptations of bats. 

Bat 1K’s mission is to unlock the extraordinary biological diversity of bats by providing high-quality genomic resources to the global scientific community. Bats represent the second largest order of mammals and exhibit remarkable adaptations in longevity, immunity, echolocation, and flight.

Bat1K is creating a record of the world’s bat genomes and fostering a resource that will support new discoveries across diverse fields of science.

For more information, visit: https://bat1k.com/

Read Bat 1K Genome Notes here.