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Nprscience79 days ago
Study Finds Traded Mammals 1.5 Times More Likely to Carry Human Pathogens
A study published in Science analyzed databases of pathogens and wildlife trade data, finding that traded mammals are about 1.5 times as likely to share pathogens with humans compared to non-traded mammals. The research highlights risks from live animal markets and illegal trade.…