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Potential Disease-Transmission Sources in Animals ID'd by Calculating Risk Using Social Network Mathematics
Scientists have successfully
identified animal species
that can transmit more
diseases to humans by using
mathematical tools similar
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Malaria's Deadly Grip Revealed: Severe Malaria Breakthrough
Researchers have identified
how malaria parasites
growing inside red blood
cells stick to the sides of
blood vessels in severe
cases of malaria. The
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Mosquitoes Reared in Cooler Temperatures Have Weaker Immune Systems
Scientists have discovered
mosquitoes reared in cooler
temperatures have weaker
immune systems, making them
more susceptible to
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Research Aims for Insecticide That Targets Malaria Mosquitoes
A team of scientists is
working toward an
insecticide that would
target malaria-carrying
mosquitoes but do no harm to
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Sugar Polymer on Cell Surface of Multiple Pathogens Could Be Key to Developing Broad-Spectrum Vaccine
May 27, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a sugar polymer that is common on the cell surface of several pathogens. This common sugar molecule makes it a promising target for the development of a broad-spectrum ... > full story -
New Malaria Test Kit Gives a Boost to Elimination Efforts Worldwide
May 17, 2013 — A new, highly sensitive blood test that quickly detects even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body could make a dramatic difference in efforts to tackle the ... > full story -
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Malaria Infected Mosquitoes More Attracted to Human Odor Than Uninfected Mosquitoes
May 15, 2013 — Female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes, according to new research. Scientists will now attempt to find out how ... > full story -
No Idle Chatter: Malaria Parasites 'Talk' to Each Other
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can 'talk' to each other -- a social behavior to ensure the parasite's survival and improve its chances of being transmitted to ... > full story -
Global Warming Trends Contribute to Spread of West Nile Virus to New Regions in Europe
May 13, 2013 — Global warming trends have a significant influence on the spread of West Nile Virus to new regions in Europe and neighboring countries, where the disease wasn’t present before, according to a ... > full story -
Using Bacteria to Stop Malaria
May 9, 2013 — Mosquitoes are deadly efficient disease transmitters. New research however, demonstrates that they also can be part of the solution for preventing diseases such as ... > full storyMore: -
Toxic Waste Sites Cause 'Healthy Years of Life Lost' for People Living in India, Philippines and Indonesia
May 4, 2013 — Toxic waste sites with elevated levels of lead and chromium cause a high number of “healthy years of life lost” in individuals living near 373 sites located in India, Philippines and ... > full story -
Flight Behavior of Hungry Malaria Mosquitoes Analyzed
May 3, 2013 — Malaria mosquitoes go to work cautiously before landing on human skin and biting. Just before a mosquito lands, it reacts to both odors and heat given off by the human body. Researchers came to this ... > full story -
Malaria: A Vector Infecting Both Apes and Humans
May 3, 2013 — In 2010, a study revealed that the main agent of malaria in humans, called Plasmodium falciparum, arose from the gorilla. Today, the vector which transmitted the parasite from apes to humans has just ... > full story -
Warning System Predicts Outbreaks of Dengue Fever
April 29, 2013 — With the help of a warning system which measures the risk of dengue incidence using precipitation and air temperature, it is possible to forecast the outbreak of dengue fever up to 16 weeks in ... > full story
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