Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Hantaviruses may have co-evolved with rodents for ages, helping explain silent spread
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Hokkaido University
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Researchers are studying the long-term co-evolution of hantaviruses and their rodent hosts to understand why the virus is often asymptomatic in animals but dangerous to humans. The study aims to clarify how these viruses persist in nature and occasionally spill over into human populations.
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Understanding the evolutionary history of zoonotic viruses is critical for predicting and preventing future disease outbreaks in humans.
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