Mermithid nematodes to control malaria transmission
There is an urgent need to adopt the mermithid nematode, Romanomermis iyengari, for vector control in malaria endemic Africa. Mass rearing facilities based in Benin… Read more »
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Bugbittens cryptic crossword puzzle
For a bit of fun we have put together a small cryptic crossword puzzle where the answers relate to parasite and vectors. Hope you enjoy it.
Jiggers: a painful infestation
Many people living in tropical or sub-tropical regions are exposed to the risk of a debilitating infestation of these tiny sand-fleas, yet little is known of their… Read more »
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Can we eliminate the need to scratch an itch?
A new study investigates the effectiveness of mass drug administration to reduce prevalence of mites that cause scabies and their… Read more »
A new era in mosquito-borne disease surveillance
Krisztian Magori (@BiteOfAMosquito) discusses the newest innovation in arbovirus surveillance, using mosquito excreta to test for… Read more »
Why find the needle in the haystack?
It is unclear whether or not subpatent malaria should be targeted for control of the disease. A new study further unravels the… Read more »
Manchester BSP Spring Meeting Part 2: News, awards and more celebrations
Here is the second of two blogs (here you find the first part) reporting on the 2019 British Society for Parasitology Spring… Read more »
The parasitology place to bee: Meeting report from the Manchester BSP Spring Conference
The British Society for Parasitology held a very successful Spring Meeting jointly with The Netherlands Society of Parasitology… Read more »
Malaria elimination: are we nearly there yet?
The road to malaria elimination is a long one, but how close are we to the end goal? Can malaria be eliminated and remain… Read more »
Receptors that help mosquitoes smell us
Some mosquitoes have a strong preference for feeding on humans rather than other vertebrates. Our smell is one of the cues they… Read more »
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