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A malaria vector reappears in Italy after 50 years
Anopheles sacharovi, a historical malaria vector in Italy, has reappeared in the country after 50 years, Raele et al. report.
Bioarcheologists investigate the origin of the malaria parasite infecting the Romans
Studies of ancient human remains are beginning to reveal details of the origin, evolution, and virulence of parasitic diseases, including malaria. A recent study of… Read more »
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World Malaria Day: talking about malaria everyday
April 25th 2024 marks World Malaria Day, a time when the disease is highlighted in the media and brought to the general public’s… Read more »
Forecasting zoonotic disease risks in a changing climate
Modelling predicts how the ecological impacts of climate change are expected to drive changes in the endemic ranges of zoonotic… Read more »
Female genital schistosomiasis needs more attention
It is now recognised that health studies and interventions have historically been male-biased, and female-related health issues… Read more »
While humans fear the zoonotic disease, animals fear the reverse
Many of the most frightening human viruses have only recently made the jump from another species. These ‘zoonoses’ include the… Read more »
Dengue demands renewed attention to be finally defeated
Krisztian Magori highlights the ongoing dengue epidemic in South America, especially Brazil, and reviews a couple of recent papers… Read more »
Dancing with mosquitoes: engaging children in the fight against malaria
Have you ever found yourself eyeing a mosquito as it buzzed around, seemingly fixated on making you its next meal? It’s an… Read more »
Looking for the “Bear” necessities of helminths
In a recent study in Spain, researchers looked at the helminths infecting the endangered Cantabrian brown bear population, to… Read more »