ZOVER

ZOVER aggregates and harmonizes data on zoonotic and vector-borne viruses from bats, rodents, mosquitoes, and ticks to support comparative analyses of virome diversity and host–vector interactions.


Key Features:

  • Integration of DBatVir and DRodVir: Amalgamates data from DBatVir and DRodVir to consolidate bat- and rodent-associated viral records.
  • Expanded virus collection: Extends coverage to include mosquito- and tick-associated viruses for broader representation of arboviral vectors.
  • Comprehensive resource: Compiles a broad catalog of zoonotic and vector-borne viral taxa and host–vector associations.
  • Visualization tools for comparative analyses: Provides visualization tools to explore virome diversity and ecological characteristics across hosts and vectors.

Scientific Applications:

  • Virology research: Supports analyses of virus evolution, host adaptation, and cross-species transmission mechanisms.
  • Zoology studies: Aids investigation of the ecological roles of bats, rodents, mosquitoes, and ticks as reservoirs or vectors.
  • Epidemiological surveillance: Enables monitoring of viral diversity and dynamics to inform prediction and prevention of interspecies spillover events.

Methodology:

Systematic collection and integration of data from multiple sources with continuous updates incorporating current research findings.

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Details

Cost:
Free of charge
Tool Type:
web application
Operating Systems:
Mac, Linux, Windows
Added:
3/9/2022
Last Updated:
3/9/2022

Operations

Publications

Zhou S, Liu B, Han Y, Wang Y, Chen L, Wu Z, Yang J. ZOVER: the database of zoonotic and vector-borne viruses. Nucleic Acids Research. 2021;50(D1):D943-D949. doi:10.1093/nar/gkab862. PMID:34634795. PMCID:PMC8728136.

PMID: 34634795
PMCID: PMC8728136
Funding: - CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences: 2020-I2M-2-001 - Beijing Natural Science Foundation: M21002 - Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of CAMS: 2019PT310029

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