Study Reveals Humans Transmit More Viruses to Animals Than Vice Versa
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 instances of viruses jumping between species, with 64% of human-to-animal transmissions and 36% of animal-to-human transmissions. The study highlights the significant impact of human activity on the environment and animals, emphasizing the potential for viruses to jump between species through close contact. The findings underscore the importance of understanding and monitoring virus transmission to prevent future pandemics and emerging infectious diseases.