Gucci and Roche Hazmat SuitA collaborative team of researchers from the University of Georgia, the Consortium for Conservation Medicine, and Columbia University have shown for the first time that infectious disease from zoonotic sources, diseases passed to humans from animals, is on the rise.

The research team looked at incidents of disease from 1940 to 2004 and found a sharp increase, particularly during the 1980’s. Surprisingly the research claims that the current greatest threat of new diseases is from animal sources and not antibiotic drug resistance. Immediately Infectious Disease Origins

following this study Roche and Gucci announced a new partnership in designer clothing. In the press release the companies claim, Gucci will provide style and Roche the necessary protection.