January 2025 PMID 39737674

A Natural Disaster Exacerbates and Redistributes Disease Risk Among Free-Ranging Macaques by Altering Social Structure.

Alba Motes-Rodrigo, Gregory F Albery, Josue E Negron-Del Valle, Daniel Philips, Michael L Platt, Lauren J N Brent, Camille Testard

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across 3 sources since Jan 2025

Extended reach

283,108
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9,581

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283,107

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Jan 2025 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions show strong interest and moderate engagement, with users referencing the study’s findings, such as increased disease transmission post-hurricane and its relevance to both wildlife and human health, highlighting the importance and implications of the research using thoughtful language.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the research findings, indicating general agreement with the idea that natural disasters alter social structures and disease risk.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing specific effects of hurricanes on macaque populations and discussing implications for wildlife and human health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions delve into the mechanisms and long-term consequences, showing active engagement through detailed comments and questions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse recognizes that these findings have meaningful implications for understanding climate effects on disease dynamics and conservation efforts.

Abstract in brief

  • Climate change is increasing extreme weather events, which can impact animal social structures and affect disease spread.
  • By studying rhesus macaques before and after a hurricane, research shows that disease transmission rates can double for up to 5 years post-disaster.
  • The hurricane changed how infection risk is spread within the population, highlighting that natural disasters not only threaten wildlife health but also pose risks of disease spilling over to humans.

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Alan McElligott
@amcell.bsky.social · Bluesky

A Natural Disaster Exacerbates and Redistributes Disease Risk Among Free‐Ranging Macaques by Altering Social Structure. 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →

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Alan McElligott
@amcell.bsky.social · Bluesky

A Natural Disaster Exacerbates and Redistributes Disease Risk Among Free‐Ranging Macaques by Altering Social Structure. 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →