Bats and zoonotic viruses: can we confidently link bats with emerging deadly viruses?
R Moratelli, CH Calisher - Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
An increasingly asked question is' can we confidently link bats with emerging viruses?'. No,
or not yet, is the qualified answer based on the evidence available. Although more than 200 …
or not yet, is the qualified answer based on the evidence available. Although more than 200 …
On the relationship between body condition and parasite infection in wildlife: a review and meta‐analysis
Body condition metrics are widely used to infer animal health and to assess costs of parasite
infection. Since parasites harm their hosts, ecologists might expect negative relationships …
infection. Since parasites harm their hosts, ecologists might expect negative relationships …
Genomic characterization and infectivity of a novel SARS-like coronavirus in Chinese bats
D Hu, C Zhu, L Ai, T He, Y Wang, F Ye… - Emerging microbes & …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV), the causative agent of the large SARS outbreak in
2003, originated in bats. Many SARS-like coronaviruses (SL-CoVs) have been detected in …
2003, originated in bats. Many SARS-like coronaviruses (SL-CoVs) have been detected in …
[图书][B] Dead epidemiologists: On the origins of COVID-19
R Wallace - 2020 - books.google.com
A history of COVID-19 and the sociopolitical crises that led to the 2020 global pandemic The
COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world. It shouldn't have. Since this century's turn …
COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world. It shouldn't have. Since this century's turn …
[HTML][HTML] Dampened STING-dependent interferon activation in bats
Compared with terrestrial mammals, bats have a longer lifespan and greater capacity to co-
exist with a variety of viruses. In addition to cytosolic DNA generated by these viral …
exist with a variety of viruses. In addition to cytosolic DNA generated by these viral …
Biodiversity loss and COVID-19 pandemic: The role of bats in the origin and the spreading of the disease
S Platto, J Zhou, Y Wang, H Wang, E Carafoli - … and biophysical research …, 2021 - Elsevier
The loss of biodiversity in the ecosystems has created the general conditions that have
favored and, in fact, made possible, the insurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of …
favored and, in fact, made possible, the insurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of …
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: a zoonotic prospective
C Chakraborty, AR Sharma… - Asian Pacific Journal …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel coronavirus
(CoV), has recently emerged as a significant pathogen for humans and the cause for the …
(CoV), has recently emerged as a significant pathogen for humans and the cause for the …
[HTML][HTML] Jumping species—a mechanism for coronavirus persistence and survival
VD Menachery, RL Graham, RS Baric - Current opinion in virology, 2017 - Elsevier
Highlights•Unique aspects of bat physiology permit and shape the pools of viruses that they
harbor.•Coronavirus emergence must balance overcoming barriers with maintaining …
harbor.•Coronavirus emergence must balance overcoming barriers with maintaining …
Unique loss of the PYHIN gene family in bats amongst mammals: implications for inflammasome sensing
Recent genomic analysis of two bat species (Pteropus alecto and Myotis davidii) revealed
the absence of the PYHIN gene family. This family is recognized as important immune …
the absence of the PYHIN gene family. This family is recognized as important immune …
Natural reservoirs for homologs of hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis C virus is considered a major public health problem, infecting 2%–3% of the
human population. Hepatitis C virus infection causes acute and chronic liver disease …
human population. Hepatitis C virus infection causes acute and chronic liver disease …