Wildlife Trade and Genetic Basis of Disease Susceptibility: A Review.

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The surge in the trade of wildlife and wildlife products drives several species to extinction while coinciding with the increase in several zoonotic diseases. It is therefore essential to explore the roles of wildlife trade in disease transmission, and how the knowledge of genetics and immunogenetics can help in alleviating the attending challenges. Pathogen-driven selection plays a fundamental role in...

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