We’re taking to the night skies with a closer look at the genetics of bats and what they can tell us about evolution, longevity and susceptibility to infections like coronaviruses.

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Genetics Unzipped is written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Hannah Varrall. With additional reporting by Georgia Mills.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies in the world dedicated to supporting and promoting the research, teaching and application of genetics.