The secret of the bat genome

Name: The secret of the bat genome
Uploaded: 2012-10-31T15:00:56Z
Duration: 16 min 8 s
Description: In Western society, bats are often characterized as creepy, even evil. Zoologist Emma Teeling encourages us to rethink common attitudes toward bats, whose unique and fascinating biology gives us insight into our own genetic makeup.

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TEDxDublin

• September 2012

In Western society, bats are often characterized as creepy, even evil. Zoologist Emma Teeling encourages us to rethink common attitudes toward bats, whose unique and fascinating biology gives us insight into our own genetic makeup.