Bioarcheologists investigate the origin of the malaria parasite infecting the Romans
Studies of ancient human remains are beginning to reveal details of the origin, evolution, and virulence of parasitic diseases, including malaria. A… Read more »
Studies of ancient human remains are beginning to reveal details of the origin, evolution, and virulence of parasitic diseases, including malaria. A… Read more »
April 25th 2024 marks World Malaria Day, a time when the disease is highlighted in the media and brought to the general public’s attention for a… Read more »
Modelling predicts how the ecological impacts of climate change are expected to drive changes in the endemic ranges of zoonotic… Read more »
It is now recognised that health studies and interventions have historically been male-biased, and female-related health issues… Read more »
Many of the most frightening human viruses have only recently made the jump from another species. These ‘zoonoses’ include the… Read more »
Krisztian Magori highlights the ongoing dengue epidemic in South America, especially Brazil, and reviews a couple of recent papers… Read more »
Have you ever found yourself eyeing a mosquito as it buzzed around, seemingly fixated on making you its next meal? It’s an… Read more »
A new study in Parasites and Vectors looks at the potential impact the invasive Aedes albopictus in southern Spain.
The first-ever outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in temperate Australia is connected to the creation of extensive wetlands… Read more »
Removing vital genes that affect a creature’s behaviour could be a way to ameliorate the impact of disease vectors such as… Read more »