We're really interested in understanding the pathogenesis of this virus, so we're starting to learn what cell types the virus can actually enter in and replicate in—what cells are permissive. We're looking at immune cells in particular, so we're starting to understand a lot about just the biology of the virus.
Also, then, part of the lab is very interested in comparing human cells and bat cells, because bats, of course, can carry all of these viruses and not get sick. We're starting to understand those very small changes.
Because bats are mammals, their immune system is very similar to ours, and we're starting to understand what those very small changes are. Now we're going to work with colleagues to try to come up with mechanisms, be it drugs or small molecules, so that we can change the human system into the bat system so they would be protective.