The AGS-v-vaccine: a magic bullet for mosquito-transmitted infections?
Could a new anti-saliva vaccine protect against multiple mosquito-borne diseases? The Phase I clinical trials have just begun…
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Why Vaccinate Pigs Against Parasites?
The Revenge of the Aedes
With almost 1400 cases and 250 deaths, Brazil is currently experiencing the largest outbreak of yellow fever since the 1940s. Here, we look at the potential risks of the further expansion and development of this outbreak, given the changing global health landscape of the moment.
Neglected Tropical Diseases and Women; an International Women’s Day special
International Women’s Day fell on the 8th of March this week and, motivated by the talks, press releases and blogs published on this day, I wanted to reflect and review the impact of NTDs and NTD control on women and girls.
2Malaria molecule attracts blood seeking mosquitoes
A molecule produced by the malaria parasite makes its host more attractive to mosquitoes and affects mosquito physiology in ways that may enhance its transmission.
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