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 use to detect us. A recent… Read more »
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New focus on intestinal schistosomiasis: Emergence of Biomphalaria snails and transmission of Schistosoma mansoni in Lake Malawi
A first report of Biomphalaria in Lake Malawi, with confirmed emergence of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mangochi District, Malawi, is described here. The findings… Read more »
Preprints – a new way to publish our results
Krisztian Magori highlight the benefits of publishing preprints in biology through a recent review and his personal experience.
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Unsticking malaria
Recently published work suggests a toxin from the bacterium, Escherichia coli, could be a therapeutic tool for treatment of… Read more »
India aspiring malaria-free status: the long and short of it
India has made huge strides towards malaria elimination but there is a long way to go. Successes and challenges are discussed… Read more »
Can we treat leishmaniasis with tiny magnets?
A new approach to the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with magnetic nanobeads is showing promise.
The song and dance of mating in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
New research uses high-speed videography and sound recordings to investigate the hidden world of mating in the yellow fever… Read more »
What mathematical models tells us about the impact of WASH on STH control and elimination.
A recent study by Coffeng and team uses mathematical model simulations to predict the short-term and long-term impact of Water,… Read more »
Canaries in a coal-mine: what can sheep and goats tell us about human parasitic disease in Tanzania?
As research reveals the cause of a massive but neglected disease problem in sheep and goats, we ask - could this animal health… Read more »
Asian longhorned ticks getting ready to spread further in the US
Krisztian Magori provides an update on the geographical distribution of the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in… Read more »
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