Filovirus-NPC1 Binding Predictions with Bat Trait and Phylogenetic Data

928.0 KB of data used to project filovirus binding strength predictions across bat species. The dataset integrates functional trait variables, geographic information, habitat associations, and phylogenetic context for bat species from several published trait databases. It was created by Adrian Castellanos and last updated on May 20, 2026.

Use Cases

• Predicting viral binding affinity to host receptors based on integrated species trait data.
• Modeling zoonotic reservoir potential of bat species using boosted regression trees.
• Analyzing correlations between bat ecological traits and susceptibility to filoviruses.

Strengths

• Data is compiled from multiple published, peer-reviewed trait databases (COMBINE, PanTHERIA, EltonTraits).
• The 928.0 KB file size suggests a focused, manageable dataset for analysis.
• Includes multiple data dimensions: functional traits, geography, habitat, and phylogeny.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic or taxonomic bias inherent to the source trait databases.

Provenance

Source

Trait data sourced from COMBINE, PanTHERIA, EltonTraits, and other cited ecological studies.

Collection Method

Data integration from multiple published trait databases for use in boosted regression tree modeling.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-20 13:27:47; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely global, given the use of worldwide trait databases, but specific coverage is not stated.