The evolutionary arms race: mass drug use and malaria parasites
The World Malaria Report, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022, reported that malaria still causes over 600,000 deaths every year.… Read more »
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All jumbled up – Bugbitten themed anagrams
Dear Readers, Welcome to BugBitten in 2023. We thought we would start the year with a parasitologically-themed anagram puzzle. All words were used… Read more »
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Filipe Dantas Torres – winner of the 2022 WSAVA One Health Award
Many congratulations to Filipe Dantas Torres, Editor-in-Chief of Parasites & Vectors, on winning the 2022 World… Read more »
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BugBitten’s mid-year puzzle page
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Congratulations! You survived 2021!
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