Black cats may be considered bad luck in many Western societies, however, one such sooty feline has brought good fortune to a team of scientists, playing a pivotal role in discovering a new virus capable of infecting humans. It's now the second novel pathogen Pepper has hunted down. Continue Reading Category:Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind Tags:University of Florida, Cats, Virus, Respiratory health, Infections, Viruses and Bacteria