Human and animal health are closely linked, with many diseases shared between them. As our world becomes more developed and interconnected, the proximity between wild animals and humans is shrinking, ...

Chickens are able to pass bird flu to humans. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) Avian flu, mad cow disease, hantavirus, black plague and other notorious ailments originated with animals and made the ...

Chemical biomarkers are measurable molecular signatures (host immune markers, pathogen metabolites, volatile organic ...

From avian influenza to Zika virus, more than 200 modern diseases are classified as zoonoses—those that can spread to humans via other animals. Rampant and widespread—look no further than Covid-19, ...

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Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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More than 75% of new infectious diseases affecting humans originally come from animals. Bats, in particular, are natural hosts to some of the world's most dangerous viruses, including those ...

In a recent review in the journal Animal Diseases, researchers collated and discussed nearly 100 prior publications to enhance our understanding of Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis (AIS), a disease ...

Most Brucellosis cases are associated with the consumption of unpasteurised milk and dairy products. [Courtesy] Brucellosis is a widespread zoonotic disease affecting humans, livestock and wildlife.