Florida Dolphin Diagnosed With 'Highly Pathogenic' Bird Flu; First Case of Spillover Into Cetacean

Medicine & Technology Apr 30, 2024

A dolphin from Florida was the first cetacean ever recorded to die from bird flu. Continue reading to learn more.

Deadly Epidemics Set To Surge as Pathogens Spill Over From Animals, Predicting Worsening Trend by 2050

Nov 10, 2023

Study warns zoonotic diseases may cause 12 times more deaths by 2050, prompting urgent action. Read the article for more details.

What Is Spillover Theory? Can It Help Prevent Pandemics?

Feb 16, 2023

Some believe that pandemics begin through spillover. Continue reading to know what it is.

CDC Investigates Langya Virus Spreading in China; Here's Why You Should Not Panic About the Henipavirus

Aug 10, 2022

Experts said that the public should not panic about the new Langya virus that was recently identified in China after infecting dozens of people in two provinces. Read the article to know why and learn more about henipavirus.

Pets Are Susceptible to Monkeypox Too and May Cause Massive Transmission; Patients Advised to Avoid Contact for Three Weeks

May 30, 2022

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises monkeypox patients to avoid any contact with their pets for at least 21 days to avoid a spillover event. Read on to learn why.

SARS-CoV-2 Test for Bats: Researchers Use Fecal Samples to Boost Understanding of How Viruses Spread Between Animals and Humans

May 23, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 test may soon fight the pandemic. Find out how the use of fecal samples from bats potentially contributes to the control of the spread of viruses.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

Oct 16, 2020

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.