New research explores how superspreading affects pathogen evolution, revealing its role in shaping virulence and influencing ...

The evolution of pathogens has received attention in a wide range of scientific fields, such as epidemiology, demography, and evolutionary ecology. Understanding pathogen evolution is particularly ...

Heterogeneity is ubiquitous in real-world host populations, yet most theories assume homogeneity. Using a metapopulation model, we examine how host heterogeneities, such as uneven movement patterns ...

We stand at a pivotal moment in biological science where the acquisition of a complete genome sequence, something that a decade ago took millions of dollars and several years to achieve, is becoming ...

The rapid identification and genomic analysis of zoonotic pathogens are critical for safeguarding public health and controlling outbreaks. PathoBase, an advanced computational platform, provides a ...

1. The ability of pathogens and parasites to adaptively exploit novel hosts has contributed to their unparalleled diversification along the tree of life. Moreover, evolved host-range shifts are of ...

Evolution, Vol. 76, No. 10 (OCTOBER 2022), pp. 2375-2388 (14 pages) Niche breadth coevolution between biotic partners underpins theories of diversity and co-existence and influences patterns of ...

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in Brazilian bats which carries a key genetic feature also found in Sars-Cov-2, ...

A chance discovery in a Vermont cheese cave has given scientists a rare glimpse of evolution unfolding in real time – and the unexpected findings have broad implications for protecting human health, ...

"Air travel plays a crucial role in infectious disease spread, creating unprecedented pathways for pathogens to cross global ...