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Two new viruses discovered in bats in China - that could infect humans

By analysing the infectome of bat kidneys collected near village orchards and caves in Yunnan, we uncovered not only the diverse microbes bats carry, but also the first full-length genomes of novel bat-borne henipaviruses closely related to Hendra and Nipah viruses identified in China.

Coronavirus

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

"The Omnivore's Deception": The Case of Conflicted Carnivores

The book argues against animal exploitation for food and highlights pandemic risks from intensive animal agriculture.

fromNature

2 months ago

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

"For decades, public-health experts have warned about the risks of infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans in markets such as Jatinegara, which are part of a global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually."

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Environment

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

When We Make Wild Animals Sick, We Endanger Everyone

Humans play a significant role in causing diseases in wildlife as well as being affected by them.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

The Elephant in the Room by Liz Kalaugher review how we make animals sick

Human actions significantly impact the health of non-human species, intertwining our well-being with theirs.