Parasite and vector papers during the COVID-19 publication rush
The current endemic has changed a lot in academic publishing, resulting in the fast production of large quantities of texts concerning COVID-19 and… Read more »
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What’s age got to do with it? Age gaps in schistosomiasis control
Inspired by a conference symposium examining the impacts of schistosomiasis across all ages, we recently wrote an opinion piece detailing gaps in… Read more »
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A microsporidian impairs Plasmodium falciparum transmission
A Kenyan based group of researchers have identified a new microsporidian infecting field-caught mosquitoes that inhibits the… Read more »
A promising new malaria vaccine candidate
The holy grail of malaria research must be the development of an extremely effective vaccine against Plasmodium falciparum, the… Read more »
Circulating nucleic acids for onchocerciasis detection: a diagnostic dead end?
Sensitive and specific diagnostic tests for onchocerciasis are currently needed. A recent study evaluated the diagnostic utility… Read more »
Hybrid speciation in mosquitoes: origin of a new species
Hybrid speciation in mosquitoes is getting growing recognition by clinching evidence across genera. The origin of a new species by… Read more »
Malaria during the COVID-19 pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic has taken the spotlight in the news. Despite the seriousness of the situation, other health issues… Read more »
Sticking it to invasive Aedes mosquitoes
The global trade in used tyres is a major factor responsible for introductions of Aedes invasive mosquitoes. Clare Strode tells us… Read more »
How the global response to river blindness gained pace
Dr. Louise Hamill tells us more about the progress she has witnessed in the fight to control, and eventually eliminate, river… Read more »
Strengthening public private partnerships in health in Africa: right timing; challenged beyond capacity or both?
The role of the private sector in attaining the objectives of the health sector is gaining increasing recognition, especially in… Read more »