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View article: Detection of West Nile virus via retrospective mosquito arbovirus surveillance, United Kingdom, 2025
Detection of West Nile virus via retrospective mosquito arbovirus surveillance, United Kingdom, 2025 Open
In March 2025, as part of ongoing enhanced surveillance for mosquito-borne Orthoflaviviruses, West Nile virus (WNV) RNA was detected in two pools of female Aedes vexans collected in July 2023 in Nottinghamshire, England. Sequencing and phy…
View article: Vertical transmission in field-caught mosquitoes identifies a mechanism for the establishment of Usutu virus in a temperate country
Vertical transmission in field-caught mosquitoes identifies a mechanism for the establishment of Usutu virus in a temperate country Open
Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging zoonotic flavivirus in Europe and the first zoonotic mosquito-borne virus to be confirmed in animal hosts in the United Kingdom (UK). Repeated detection of USUV in the years following its initial detection…
View article: Practical norms in emerging infectious disease control: lessons for transnational collaboration from a suspected newly emerging zoonosis outbreak in Ghana
Practical norms in emerging infectious disease control: lessons for transnational collaboration from a suspected newly emerging zoonosis outbreak in Ghana Open
Concern around the emergence of zoonoses with pandemic potential has fuelled significant foreign engagement with domestic infectious disease surveillance and response systems across Africa. These international efforts at augmentation have …
View article: Mpox: A case study for a one health approach to infectious disease prevention
Mpox: A case study for a one health approach to infectious disease prevention Open
Mpox has been declared a global health emergency twice by the World Health Organization due to its impacts within and beyond Africa. Enzootic in Central and West African wildlife, mpox outbreaks have resulted from zoonotic spillover, with …
View article: Sea temperature and pollution are associated with infectious disease mortality in short-beaked common dolphins
Sea temperature and pollution are associated with infectious disease mortality in short-beaked common dolphins Open
View article: An interdisciplinary approach to improving conservation outcomes for parasites
An interdisciplinary approach to improving conservation outcomes for parasites Open
Parasites represent a significant proportion of Earth's biodiversity and play important roles in the ecology and biology of ecosystems and hosts, making them an important target for conservation. Despite increasing calls to prioritize prot…
View article: The genome sequence of a sawfly, Abia candens Konow, 1887
The genome sequence of a sawfly, Abia candens Konow, 1887 Open
We present a genome assembly from an individual male specimen of Abia candens (sawfly; Arthropoda; Insecta; Hymenoptera; Cimbicidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 261.00 megabases. Most of the assembly (82.7%) is scaffolded in…
View article: DTP1-3 and MCV1 vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: mapping zero-dose and under-vaccinated children
DTP1-3 and MCV1 vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: mapping zero-dose and under-vaccinated children Open
View article: Student perspectives on their learning and teaching experience - implications for our tertiary sector
Student perspectives on their learning and teaching experience - implications for our tertiary sector Open
It is the collective voices of our students here who share with us openly their experiences of being a student in their diverse contexts. Their reflections weave together to give us a snapshot of several important aspects of being a studen…
View article: Ecological and Reproductive Cycles Drive Henipavirus Seroprevalence in the African Straw‐Coloured Fruit Bat (<scp><i>Eidolon helvum</i></scp>)
Ecological and Reproductive Cycles Drive Henipavirus Seroprevalence in the African Straw‐Coloured Fruit Bat (<span><i>Eidolon helvum</i></span>) Open
Bats are known to host zoonotic viruses, including henipaviruses that cause high fatality rates in humans (Nipah virus and Hendra virus). However, the determinants of zoonotic spillover are generally unknown, as the ecological and demograp…
View article: Predation of anurans in southern England by Batracobdella algira, a leech previously unknown in the UK
Predation of anurans in southern England by Batracobdella algira, a leech previously unknown in the UK Open
Leech predation of amphibians is known to occur in Europe. Observation of severe leech infestation affecting a common toad Bufo bufo in southern England in summer 2020, with leeches covering the toad’s eyes, throat and axillae, initiated a…
View article: Optimising recovery of DNA from minimally invasive sampling methods: Efficacy of buccal swabs, preservation strategy and DNA extraction approaches for amphibian studies
Optimising recovery of DNA from minimally invasive sampling methods: Efficacy of buccal swabs, preservation strategy and DNA extraction approaches for amphibian studies Open
Studies in evolution, ecology and conservation are increasingly based on genetic and genomic data. With increased focus on molecular approaches, ethical concerns about destructive or more invasive techniques need to be considered, with a p…
View article: The panzootic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 sublineage 2.3.4.4b: a critical appraisal of One Health preparedness and prevention
The panzootic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 sublineage 2.3.4.4b: a critical appraisal of One Health preparedness and prevention Open
View article: Archival mitogenomes identify invasion by the <i>Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis</i> CAPE lineage caused an African amphibian extinction in the wild
Archival mitogenomes identify invasion by the <i>Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis</i> CAPE lineage caused an African amphibian extinction in the wild Open
Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases are influenced by local biotic and abiotic factors, with host declines occurring when conditions favour the pathogen. Deterioration in the population of the micro-endemic Tanzanian Kihansi spray to…
View article: An integrated inventory of One Health tools: Mapping and analysis of globally available tools to advance One Health
An integrated inventory of One Health tools: Mapping and analysis of globally available tools to advance One Health Open
The global demand from multi-sectoral partners for operational tools for One Health implementation and capacity building is increasing, yet a validated global inventory of One Health tools did not exist. Here, we map and analyze available …
View article: Ectoparasite and bacterial population genetics and community structure indicate extent of bat movement across an island chain
Ectoparasite and bacterial population genetics and community structure indicate extent of bat movement across an island chain Open
Few studies have examined the genetic population structure of vector-borne microparasites in wildlife, making it unclear how much these systems can reveal about the movement of their associated hosts. This study examined the complex host–v…
View article: Correction: The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP)
Correction: The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) Open
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Author Index Open
View article: Partnerships between private landowners and conservationists to protect one of the most evolutionarily distinct amphibians
Partnerships between private landowners and conservationists to protect one of the most evolutionarily distinct amphibians Open
Wildlife conservation on private land is an important approach that is increasingly utilized to protect biodiversity and can help contribute to the 30 by 30 target of the Global Biodiversity Framework. In 2018, a Chilean non-profit conserv…
View article: Compound flood forecasting and climate adaptation Destination Earth digital twin
Compound flood forecasting and climate adaptation Destination Earth digital twin Open
Coastal deltas are extremely susceptible to flooding from sea, rivers, heavy rain and even more severe combinations thereof. Many coastal deltas are densely populated, and flood risk forms a serious threat that will likely increase in the …
View article: Workshop for the protection of Chinese giant salamanders
Workshop for the protection of Chinese giant salamanders Open
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View article: What’s in a name? Using species delimitation to inform conservation practice for Chinese giant salamanders (<i>Andrias</i> spp.)
What’s in a name? Using species delimitation to inform conservation practice for Chinese giant salamanders (<i>Andrias</i> spp.) Open
Genetically-defined biodiversity units must align with practical conservation frameworks, and most conservation is conducted at the species level. Chinese giant salamanders have traditionally been interpreted as the single widespread speci…
View article: The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP)
The One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) Open
View article: Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly‐emerging infectious disease outbreaks
Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly‐emerging infectious disease outbreaks Open
Over the last 30 years, there has been significant investment in research and infrastructure aimed at mitigating the threat of newly emerging infectious diseases (NEID). Core epidemiological processes, such as outbreak investigations, howe…
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Author Index Open
View article: Prevention of zoonotic spillover: From relying on response to reducing the risk at source
Prevention of zoonotic spillover: From relying on response to reducing the risk at source Open
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT : The devastating impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on human health globally has prompted extensive discussions on how to better prepare for and safeguard against the next pandemic. Zoonotic spillover of …
View article: Developing One Health surveillance systems
Developing One Health surveillance systems Open
The health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the environment are inter-dependent. Global anthropogenic change is a key driver of disease emergence and spread and leads to biodiversity loss and ecosystem function degradation…
View article: Accounting for bias in prevalence estimation: The case of a globally emerging pathogen
Accounting for bias in prevalence estimation: The case of a globally emerging pathogen Open
Accurate quantification of infection parameters is necessary to ensure effective surveillance, investigation and mitigation of infectious diseases. However, hosts and pathogens are often imperfectly observed and key epidemiological paramet…
View article: The genomic epidemiology of Escherichia albertii infecting humans and birds in Great Britain
The genomic epidemiology of Escherichia albertii infecting humans and birds in Great Britain Open
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Is Xenopus laevis introduction linked with Ranavirus incursion, persistence and spread in Chile? (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Is Xenopus laevis introduction linked with Ranavirus incursion, persistence and spread in Chile? (v0.1)" Open
Ranaviruses have been associated with amphibian, fish and reptile mortality events worldwide and with amphibian population declines in parts of Europe.Xenopus laevis is a widespread invasive amphibian species in Chile.Recently, Frog virus …