The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 likely emerged from a wildlife source with transmission
to humans followed by rapid geographic spread throughout the globe and severe impacts …

Recurring outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging zoonoses, such as Ebola virus disease,
avian influenza, and Nipah virus, serve as a reminder that the health of humans, animals …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1 (SARS-CoV-1) and SARS-CoV-2 are not
phylogenetically closely related; however, both use the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 …

It is increasingly clear that resolution of complex global health problems requires
interdisciplinary, intersectoral expertise and cooperation from governmental, non …

Bats living in close contact with people in Rwanda were tested for evidence of infection with
viruses of zoonotic potential. Mucosal swabs from 503 bats representing 17 species were …

A high diversity of corona-and paramyxoviruses have been detected in different bat species
at study sites worldwide, including Africa, however no biosurveillance studies from Rwanda …

Background Bats provide important ecosystem services; however, current evidence supports
that they host several zoonotic viruses, including species of the Coronaviridae family. If bats …

Host-virus associations have co-evolved under ecological and evolutionary selection
pressures that shape cross-species transmission and spillover to humans. Observed virus …

Conservation efforts have led to the recovery of the endangered mountain gorilla
populations. Due to their limited potential for spatial expansion, population densities …

Ebola virus is highly lethal for great apes. Estimated mortality rates up to 98% have reduced
the global gorilla population by approximately one-third. As mountain gorillas (Gorilla …