Many Animal Viruses May Already Be Able to Infect Humans, Study Finds

There’s an entire world of microbiomes living just under our noses. Although we can’t see them, bacteria, viruses, and other ...

Viruses That Jump to Humans Don't Need Special Mutations, Study Finds

The Nipah virus is the latest zoonotic pathogen to have the world on alert. (RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/Science Photo Library/) ...
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Nipah virus: An 'underestimated' threat, can turn 'more severe', say scientists

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated ...

Kerala issues Nipah virus alert from April to September: How to stay safe during high-risk months

Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September 2026, the high-risk months for outbreaks. Learn how to ...
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Zoonotic Spillover Is A Problem

Recently I gave the latest update on the origins of SARS-CoV-2 - bottom line, it was very likely a zoonotic spillover event ...
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India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

NEW DELHI -- Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings ...

Peter Daszak and the scientific verdict on the origins of COVID-19

New peer-reviewed studies continue to build an overwhelming case for the natural origin of COVID-19, vindicating the life’s ...
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The Vaccine for This Zoonotic Virus Is Now Part of the Annual Set—This Vet Explains Why

Every year, we take our dogs in for their annual checkup. Their veterinarian checks their body condition, weighs them and asks if you have any concerns. Then, they move on to the part of the visit ...