Characterization of viral diversity in wild marmot blood from the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
This study significantly expands the known viral diversity in marmots and underscores their role as potential zoonotic reservoirs. However, the functional and pathogenic implications of these viruses require further experimental validation. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing wildlife surveillance for understanding viral ecology and mitigating emerging public health risks.
Authors
- Wenshui Xin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-9080)
- Hailian Wu
- Wen Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5166-0736)
- Wenxuan Peng
- Xiaojie Jiang
- Songyi Ning
- Haisheng Wu
- Yuan Xi
- Shengjun Wang
Institutions
- Jiangsu University (CN)
- New York Blood Center (US)
- Qinghai Institute for Endemic Diease Prevention and Control (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1668126
- Primary Topic
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Jiangsu University