Chimpanzees (IMAGE) Emory Health Sciences Caption Chimpanzees, a threatened species of great ape, in Uganda's Kibale National Park. The review of disease dynamics in wild primate species 'gives critical insights that are applicable not just to conservation, but to our understanding of emerging infectious diseases and human health,' says Thomas Gillespie, lead author of the review and a primate disease ecologist at Emory University. Credit Photo by Julie Rushmore Usage Restrictions Must include credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.