320,000 novel viruses live in mammals, study extrapolates An estimated 320,000 as-yet-unknown viruses are living within nonhuman mammals, and many may be zoonotic, according to a study based on PCR evaluation of samples from 1,897 bats in Bangladesh. The authors say identifying all the viruses living in animals would help expose those with the potential to jump species into humans and pose a serious global public health threat. "A more systematic, multidisciplinary, and One Health framework is needed if we are to understand what drives and controls viral diversity and following that, what causes viruses to emerge as disease-causing pathogens," researcher Simon Anthony said. PhysOrg.com (9/3) Calif. forensic lab uses animal DNA to solve crimes The University of California, Davis' Veterinary Genetics Laboratory helps law enforcement investigators by analyzing animal DNA from crime scenes. The lab's three scientists can help solve crimes such as murder, rape and animal abuse, and they want more people to know what they can do. "What's frustrating right now is we know there are a lot of cold cases out there where there's animal evidence that can be used, and people aren't aware that we can use it," the lab's Teri Kun said. San Francisco Chronicle (free content) (9/1) H1N2 vaccine increases piglets' susceptibility to H1N1 Piglets vaccinated for H1N2 influenza developed worse lung infections when challenged with H1N1 compared with those not vaccinated against H1N2. Vaccine-associated enhanced respiratory disease occurs when a vaccine induces antibodies against one virus that facilitate the infection process of another, related virus. The findings may help direct development of a universal influenza vaccine for humans. MedicalXpress.com (8/30) West Nile virus reported in 11 Mont. horses Six horses in Montana have died out of 11 reported to have been infected with West Nile virus, according to the state's Department of Livestock. Veterinarian Tierney Hall of Billings, Mont., advised people to watch for symptoms such as loss of appetite, depression and weakness in horses. KTVQ-TV (Billings, Mont.) (8/30) Other News  | We're here, even when the tide turns. Life insurance helps protect your family if the unexpected happens.
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