"Human Transmission of Viruses to Animals Outpaces Animal Transmission to Humans, Study Reveals"

A study analyzing viral genome sequences found that humans transmit about twice as many viruses to animals as animals transmit to humans. The research identified nearly 3,000 instances of viruses jumping between species, with 64% being human-to-animal transmissions and 36% animal-to-human. The study highlights the significant impact of human activity on the environment and animals, emphasizing the potential for viruses to jump between different species through close contact. The findings underscore the ongoing concern of zoonotic diseases and the potential for animal-to-human transmissions to lead to disease outbreaks and pandemics.