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Strategies for the Modification of Vaccinia Virus towards a Better Vaccine Vector

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Vaccinia virus (VACV) confers cross-protective immunity against variola virus, the causative agent of smallpox, and has therefore been extensively exploited as a preventive vaccine. Despite the global eradication of smallpox in the 1980s, research efforts involving VACV have continued due to the potential threat of variola virus […]

Epidemiological Characteristics and Trends in the Incidence of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China from 2016 to 2022

Pulmonary Tuberculosis trends

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study was aimed at exploring pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) epidemiological characteristics and trends in China from 2016 to 2022, to provide evidence for optimizing strategies and measures for tuberculosis prevention and control. Data on PTB in China reported from 2016 to 2022 were obtained from the Chinese […]

Metabolic Analysis of the Mode of Action and Mode of Resistance for Novobiocin in Staphylococcus aureus

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) are critical pathogens identified by the WHO for their significant drug resistance. Targeting of bacterial gyrase, specifically the gyrB subunit, is a promising approach because of this enzyme’s essential role in bacterial DNA replication and its absence in higher eukaryotes. […]

Species Composition, Genetic Structure, and Pathogen Prevalence in Tick Populations in Guangxi, China

Tick-borne pathogens

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Ticks are important vectors for many pathogens affecting humans and animals. This study was aimed at investigating the species composition, genetic diversity, and potential transmission risks of tick-borne pathogens in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. A total of 980 ticks were collected from 14 prefecture-level cities […]

Decoding the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024: A Critical Analysis of Global and Chinese Key Data

Global Tuberculosis Report

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The World Health Organization (WHO) “Global Tuberculosis Report 2024” underscores the ongoing challenges and progress in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Despite a slowdown in the annual increase in TB cases and a decline in TB-related deaths, the disease remains a significant public health threat with […]

Viromes of Three Phyla of Aquatic Organisms in the South China Sea

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study investigates the viral diversity associated with marine organisms in the South China Sea, to improve understanding of the region’s viral ecosystems. Viruses profoundly influence aquatic ecosystems, by affecting marine biogeochemical cycles and posing threats to marine organisms. Nonetheless, a comprehensive study of marine organisms’ viral […]

Leptospirosis in China: Current Status, Insights, and Future Prospects

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease that significantly impacts animals and human health worldwide. China has diverse climate types, providing a suitable environment for transmitting and surviving pathogenic Leptospira and its host animals. Despite the substantial reduction in the prevalence of leptospirosis, it continues to be a significant zoonotic […]

In Silico Analysis of Cross-Species Sequence Variability in Host Interferon Antiviral Pathway Proteins and SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been found to result in infections in more than 30 mammalian species. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binds to the host’s angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) cell surface receptor to gain entry into the cell. ACE2 protein sequence […]

Effects of Livestock-Keeping on the Transmission of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Livestock husbandry provides people with a means of generating revenue and sustenance. However, this activity influences the dispersal of mosquitoes and the diseases that they transmit. Therefore, this study is aimed at examining the effects of livestock husbandry on mosquito population density and the spread of mosquito-borne […]

Zoonoses Best Published Papers Award 2023

We are pleased to announce that two articles have been nominated for the Best Published Papers Award 2023 by the Editorial Board of Zoonoses: Yersinia pestis and Plague: Some Knowns and Unknowns https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2022-0040 Authors: Ruifu Yang, Steve Atkinson, Ziqi Chen, Yujun Cui, Zongmin Du, Yanping Han, Florent Sebbane, Philip Slavin, Yajun Song, Yanfeng Yan, Yarong Wu, Lei […]