Study finds humans spread viruses to animals more than receiving them, challenging traditional theory and impacting food security.
Humans frequently spread viruses to wild and domestic animals, a study by UCL researchers reveals, challenging the long-held theory that humans are a sink for viruses. The analysis of viral genomes shows that humans pass more viruses to animals than they catch from them, increasing the risk of disease for wild and domestic animals, and potentially causing new problems for humans by impacting food security.
March 25, 2024
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