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Humans transmit more viruses to animals than vice versa

The Straits Times — March 26, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: A study found humans transmit twice as many viruses to animals as vice versa. Of nearly 12 million viral genomes analyzed, 79% of inter-species transmissions were animal-to-animal. Humans accounted for 21%, with 64% being human-to-animal (anthroponosis) and 36% animal-to-human (zoonosis). The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, highlights human impact on the environment. Zoonotic diseases, like COVID-19, pose significant threats.

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