Study unveils complexity of zoonotic transmission chains
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Study unveils complexity of zoonotic transmission chains

Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna have dissected the complex interactions involved in zoonoses, which affect worldwide over two billion people annually. They introduce the concept of a "zoonotic web," a detailed network representation of the relationships between zoonotic agents, their hosts, vectors, food sources, and the environment. 

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New research defines specific genomic changes associated with the transmissibility of the monkeypox virus
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New research defines specific genomic changes associated with the transmissibility of the monkeypox virus

Mount Sinai scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) in Madrid, Spain, have located and identified alterations in the monkeypox virus genome that potentially correlate with changes in the virus’s transmissibility observed in the 2022 outbreak. The findings were published April 18 in Nature Communications.

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BREAKING: First-Ever U.S. Case of Avian Flu Hits Domestic Goats
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BREAKING: First-Ever U.S. Case of Avian Flu Hits Domestic Goats

In a startling revelation, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) announced on March 20th that a juvenile goat on a Minnesota farm has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first instance of the virus in a domestic ruminant in the United States.

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Bird Flu in Milk?! Shocking Discovery Rocks U.S. Livestock Industry
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Bird Flu in Milk?! Shocking Discovery Rocks U.S. Livestock Industry

In a stunning turn of events, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has made an unprecedented leap from its typical avian hosts to U.S. dairy cattle, sparking concerns and urgent actions within the livestock industry. Recent tests on milk from dairy farms in Texas and Kansas have revealed the presence of this avian-origin virus, marking a significant departure from the disease's conventional pattern.

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Deadly Disease Alert: The Silent Killer Lurking on European Farms – Could You Be at Risk?
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Deadly Disease Alert: The Silent Killer Lurking on European Farms – Could You Be at Risk?

Groundbreaking Study Unveils Hidden Threat of Leptospirosis in Austria: A Call for Immediate Action

A groundbreaking study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports has unveiled a hidden threat that could have significant implications for public health and the agricultural industry in Austria and potentially across Europe and North America. Leptospirosis, a globally distributed infectious disease known for its zoonotic potential – meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans – has been discovered in a new light thanks to this latest research.

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