Zoonotic diseases (zoonoses): Definitions, classifications, hazards, and prevention strategies
March 2026
Zoonotic diseases, also known as zoonoses, are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals, including livestock, wildlife, and companion animals. These diseases have become...
Virulence factors in biofilm formation and therapeutic strategies for Staphylococcus aureus: A review
June 2025
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a significant human pathogen known for its ability to form biofilms, which increase its resistance to antibiotics and immune defenses. This review delves into the...
A comprehensive review of tick-borne disease epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and prevention
September 2025
Ticks are arthropod vectors that transmit pathogens by biting and bloodsucking, and they have been found to carry or transmit over one hundred types of pathogens. The majority of these pathogens are...
Zoonotic diseases in low and middle-income countries (LMICs): Economic burden, challenges, strategies, and future directions
March 2026
More than 200 zoonotic diseases are known to affect humans, representing a significant share of both emerging and existing infectious diseases worldwide. These diseases pose a major global public health...
Recent progress on rapid diagnostic methods for viral diseases
March 2026
Viral diseases pose a persistent and evolving threat to global public health, with far-reaching impacts on clinical practice, epidemiology, and socioeconomic stability. Over the past decade, frequent...
Pathogens infected or carried by exotic pets pose emerging threat to human health
June 2025
Exotic pets refer to a variety of uncommon pets that are different from traditional pets such as cats, dogs, birds and fish. Due to the convenience of international travel, the diversity and globalization...
Advances in endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation by multi-omics techniques
September 2025
Endometrial receptivity is a critical determinant of successful embryo implantation, yet current clinical assessments (e.g., ultrasound, hysteroscopy) primarily focus on morphological evaluation and...
Experimental animal models for urolithiasis (kidney stone): A comprehensive review
September 2025
Experimental animal models play a crucial role in scientific research in different fields such as medicine, biology and pharmacology. Animal models help to understanding human physiology and pathology...
Rheumatoid arthritis animal model in mice
March 2025
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes significant disability and has a high recurrence rate. Currently, there is no cure for this disease. Identifying the cause of RA and developing...
Flagellin: A crucial virulence factor coordinating bacterial pathogenesis and host immune responses
March 2026
Flagella serve as the motility organs of bacteria, possessing not only the capability to facilitate movement through mechanisms such as rotation and swinging but also playing a crucial role in the establishment...
Centennial African swine fever: A comprehensive overview
Available online 18 January 2026
African swine fever (ASF), caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV), is a highly contagious and often fatal disease that affects domestic pigs and wild boars. Since its initial identification in Kenya...
Host immune response to Cryptosporidium spp.: Insights and perspectives for vaccine development
June 2025
Cryptosporidium, a zoonotic protozoan parasite, poses a significant threat to both public health and the livestock sectors globally, leading to lethal diarrheal disease and associated economic losses....
Prevalence of zoonotic diseases in the Northeastern region, one health perspective
June 2025
Zoonotic diseases are long known for their disease transmission from animals to human beings or from human beings to animals. These illnesses are primarily spread by the ingestion of contaminated food...
Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, economic burden, and management approaches for staphylococcus aureus-associated bovine mastitis: a systematic review
Available online 6 December 2025
Bovine mastitis, an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland, represents a formidable challenge to the global dairy industry, causing substantial economic losses and posing significant public health...
The cellular host factors for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection
June 2025
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a newly discovered life-threatening disease caused by SFTS virus (SFTSV), an emerging tick-borne bunyavirus. The severity of SFTSV infection can...
Critical role of cellular microRNAs in virus infection: Decades of progress
December 2025
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, play a critical role in the complex interplay between viruses and their host organisms during viral infections. Over the past several decades, investigations into the functions...
Regulation of immune metabolism in Th17 and Treg cells
September 2025
Immunometabolism is the intersection between immunity and metabolism, and the effects of some important metabolic pathways on the development, differentiation, activation and function of immune cells...
A narrative review for antibacterials design and modification targeting outer membrane against Gram-negative bacteria
Available online 1 February 2026
With the increasing prevalence of refractory multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections, the development of novel antibacterials targeting Gram-negative pathogens has become an urgent priority....
Prevention of Clostridium perfringens induced chicken necrotic enteritis by probiotics: A review
December 2025
Necrotic enteritis (NE), predominantly affecting poultry with significant disorder, is mainly caused by bacterial pathogen Clostridium perfringens. The restriction of growth enhancers based on animal...
Emerging challenges and advances in porcine viral pathogenesis: A decade in review
Available online 4 July 2025
The past decade has witnessed unprecedented challenges posed by porcine viruses, driven by globalization and intensive livestock practices. This review consolidates critical findings from recent literature,...
Emerging role of ruminal microbiota in the development of perinatal bovine diseases
March 2025
As the largest and most important digestive organ of ruminant, rumen was a natural fermentation tank of dairy cows, in which there were many kinds of microorganisms. These microorganisms constituted...
Advances in mammalian ovarian tissue cryopreservation
September 2025
In mammals, the ovum is one of the largest cells with a relatively small ratio of surface area to cytoplasm and unique biological characteristics. The quantity of ova in the ovary is very limited and...
Confronting bacterial mastitis: From pathogen diversity to sustainable control in the post-antibiotic era
March 2026
Bacterial mastitis (BM) is a purulent inflammatory disease caused by a variety of pathogenic microorganisms, which is common in dairy cows, posing a major threat to animal husbandry. This article reviews...
Structural and functional characterization of reovirus S1 gene-encoded proteins: Implications for viral pathogenesis and rational vaccine design
March 2026
Avian reovirus (ARV) represents a significant avian pathogen that imposes substantial economic burdens on the global poultry industry. Although it is primarily associated with arthritis and tenosynovitis,...
Toxic effects and detoxification strategies of aflatoxin B1
Available online 16 February 2026
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a highly carcinogenic mycotoxin produced primarily by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer...