From Protein to Pandemic: The Transdisciplinary Approach Needed to Prevent Spillover and the Next Pandemic

Authors: Raina K. Plowright, Peter J. Hudson

Year: 2021

Journal: Viruses

DOI: 10.3390/v13071298

Summary

This paper discusses the need for a transdisciplinary approach to prevent the spillover of henipaviruses, a group of viruses derived from bats that frequently cross species barriers and can cause high human mortality.

Key Findings

• The paper outlines the transdisciplinary approach needed to prevent the spillover process and future pandemics.
• The focus is on the potential for preventing the spillover of henipaviruses.

Methodology

• Study Type: Review

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology

Relevance

This paper is relevant for Nipah research as it proposes a transdisciplinary approach to prevent the spillover of henipaviruses, which includes Nipah virus.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Viruses-13-01298.pdf