Two Men Die Due to Prion Disease Linked to ‘Zombie Deer’ Illness, Suggesting a Never-Before-Seen Zoonotic Transmission From Animals to Humans

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2024

The two hunters consumed venison from a deer population known to be infected with zombie deer disease. Read to learn more.

What Are Zoonotic Diseases? How Does Animal-to-Human Transmission Work

Feb 15, 2024

Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to humans. Read to find out how transmission works.

Zoonotic Diseases Expected To Increase Due to Climate Change, Kill 12 Times More Individuals in 2050 [Study]

Nov 08, 2023

Transmission of diseases from animals to humans is likely to occur more due to climate change. Continue reading to learn more about zoonotic diseases.

Is Kissing Your Pet Safe or a Potential Health Risk? Exploring Diseases That Humans May Get From Their Beloved Furry Companions

Sep 19, 2023

Pet ownership imparts valuable life lessons to kids but also carries infection risks. Continue reading to learn how to safeguard your family's well-being.

Humans and Animals Share Diseases: What’s the Implication to Both Species?

Apr 29, 2022

Both humans and animal species are sharing diseases. Discover the illnesses these two transfer to each other, as well as the impact of the transmission on them.

Can Peanut Butter Contribute to Future Pandemics? Research Shows Link Between Palm Oil and Disease Outbreaks

Jul 04, 2021

A new study recently found that peanut butter can possibly contribute to future pandemics through reforestation. It has extended such insight too, to deforestation associated with agricultural production of products like palm oil.

AI Predicts up to 20,000 Undiscovered Relationships Between Zoonotic Viruses and Humans

Jun 29, 2021

Researchers from the University of Liverpool used machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict more than 20,000 unknown associations between zoonotic viruses & germs, and human transmission.