Parasites

MSc Medical Parasitology

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - This course aims to provide core training in the theoretical and practical aspects of medical parasitology, covering the protozoan and metazoan parasites of humans and the...

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On the Trail of a Vaccine for Lyme Disease: Yale Researchers Target Tick Saliva

A protein found in the saliva of ticks helps protect mice from developing Lyme disease, Yale researchers have discovered. The findings, published in the November 19 issue of Cell Host & Microbe, may spur development of a new...

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Man United v Everton classics- Four famous matches from the past

Well, things are already moving on a pace. Old rivals: United midfielder Darren Fletcher and Everton's Marouane Fellaini battle for the ball during last season's 1-1 draw at Goodison Park Manchester United play Everton on...

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Image of a water flea wins top prize in the 2009 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition

A glowing, eerily beautiful image of a water flea with its radiant green "crown of thorns" took top prize in the 2009 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition®, the world's foremost forum for showcasing microscope photos...

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Scientists find molecular trigger that helps prevent aging and disease

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine set out to address a question that has been challenging scientists for years: How do dietary restriction-and the reverse, overconsumption-produce protective effects against aging...

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Rumors and neglected tropical diseases

A recent mass administration of treatment for elephantiasis in Indonesia has resulted in side-effects that caused fear and panic. It’s nice to see a mystery solved. We just saw some major panic in Indonesia about a treatment...

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Ranchers fighting fever ticks

There's a battle being fought in South Texas. On one side of the front-line is the cattle fever tick. On the other side are local, state and national agencies, associations and landowners working to eradicate the costly...

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MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - This course aims to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and practical training in the immunology of infectious diseases through a comprehensive range of teaching and...

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Go Natural - Use Essential Oils to Get Rid of Dog Fleas

A lot of people today resort to the use of natural treatment methods to get rid of dog fleas. Among the most popular natural treatments would be the use of essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree. 3 drops of...

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Pfizer and DNDi Advancing International Research Efforts In The Fight Against Neglected Tropical...

NEW YORK & GENEVA----Pfizer Inc and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative have signed an agreement that is designed to facilitate advancements in the battle against human African trypanosomiasis , visceral leishmaniasis and...

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Subcategories

Head Lice , Flea , Tick , Worms