White nose syndrome has killed millions of bats throughout North America since it was discovered on the continent. 

The pathogenic fungus that has decimated populations of bats throughout the eastern United States has surfaced in the state for the first time, although none of the bats appear diseased.

A study suggests bats in Asia could have genes that protect them from the fungal infection that is decimating bat populations in North America.

Citizen-scientist data obtained through the U.K.’s National Bat Monitoring Programme show that populations of 10 bat species have stabilized or are growing.

Understanding animal diseases—for their sake and for ours

Bat populations ravaged; hundreds of amphibian species driven to extinction; diverse groups of birds threatened. Taking risks will be necessary to control deadly wildlife pathogens.

Meet some of the people featured in the December 2014 issue of The Scientist.

Bats' special relationship with pathogens

The rejuvenating effects of young blood, white nose syndrome spread, and penguin flu