Following previous setbacks, an announcement in January this year suggests Guinea worm disease may finally be on its way to eradication. If achieved,… Read more »
The prospect of eliminating a parasitic disease afflicting humans took a leap forward in 2020, despite restrictions caused by a global pandemic.
Krisztian Magori summarizes recent research published on the genetic structure of Guinea worms collected from humans and non-human… Read more »
What are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? Mathew Baylis gives his definition at the annual ISNTD Bites meeting held in London… Read more »
Smallpox, eradicated in 1980, still remains the only success story in mankind’s efforts to eliminate disease. In 1986, inspired… Read more »
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