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Tissue Collection of Bats for -Omics Analyses and Primary Cell Culture

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A Simple Yet Reliable 12S rRNA-Based Molecular Approach for Identifying Bat Species.

Subarna Barua¹, Asfiha Tarannum¹, Charles E Rupprecht^1,2

¹Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.

Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI

|December 30, 2025

Summary

A new PCR assay targeting the 12S rRNA gene accurately identifies bat species. This method supports biodiversity monitoring and pathogen surveillance, offering a practical tool for ecological and public health research.

Keywords:

12S rRNA bat species identification cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI)morphological identification phylogeny

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Area of Science:

Zoology
Genetics
Conservation Biology

Background:

Bats (Chiroptera) are diverse mammals with crucial ecological roles.
Accurate bat species identification is vital for conservation and disease surveillance.
Existing identification methods have limitations in accuracy and applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simple, single-step PCR assay for rapid and accurate bat species identification.
To target a short, variable region of the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene for improved specificity.
To provide a robust molecular tool for biodiversity and pathogen surveillance.

Main Methods:

Designed a single primer pair targeting a variable region of the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene.
Tested the assay on 241 bat samples across 232 species.
Analyzed amplicon size (203-224 bp) and sequence data for species discrimination.

Main Results:

Achieved 100% amplification success across all tested bat samples.
The assay successfully distinguished all 232 analyzed bat species.
Demonstrated 97.2% concordance with morphological identification, with potential for new species discovery.

Conclusions:

The developed 12S rRNA PCR assay is a practical and effective tool for bat identification.
This method enhances biodiversity monitoring and zoonotic pathogen surveillance capabilities.
The assay supports conservation efforts and public health research by enabling precise species identification.