Zoonotic diseases

Hunter-gatherers in Siberia. A plague 5,000 years ago. Illustration: Al-Hidaan website using AI

Ancient DNA reveals: This killed hunter-gatherers in Siberia as early as 5,500 years ago

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The disease didn't wait for cities to be founded: Ancient DNA from Lake Baikal reveals two deadly outbreaks that affected hunter-gatherer families about 5,500 years ago.
Illegal animal trade increases the chance of diseases being transmitted from animals to humans. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Research in Science: Wildlife trade increases the risk of transmitting pathogens to humans over time

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Analysis of 40 years of data shows that mammals traded on the global market share more pathogens with humans, and that each additional decade of trade adds, on average, one more shared pathogen
There is no doubt that lion cubs and monkeys evoke more intense emotions than reptiles and birds. Photo: Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Not just lions and monkeys: on the illegal wildlife trade

Money laundering, crime families, the spread of disease and animal suffering – the phenomenon of wildlife smuggling has serious consequences.
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