Scientists analyzed data on antibiotic use from 76 countries between 2005 and 2015 and found that the consumption of these medications has increased rapidly in middle and low-income countries.
IB Biology topic: 06. Human physiology
How is Cannabis connected to leishmaniasis infections?
Scientists collected five species of sand flies from five different countries to find out what exactly these insects eat.
What is the connection between Zika virus and microcephaly?
Scientists gathered information on every birth in Brazil since the beginning of the Zika outbreak to search for a connection between the virus and microcephaly.
Why do invasive species like artificial lakes?
Scientists studied an invasive snail species and their liver fluke parasites in Africa’s Lake Karina, the largest manmade lake in the world.
How can we better prevent polio?
Scientists wanted to develop a polio vaccine which requires only one injection to better prevent the disease in developing countries.
How can a community protect everyone from disease?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to find out what affects how long herd immunity lasts.
Where does malaria lurk in Bangladesh?
Scientists wanted to track malaria hotspots in Bangladesh and their changes through time.
To be vaccinated or not – how does the Internet influence a pregnant woman’s decision?
Researchers wanted to know how online media influences a pregnant woman’s opinion about vaccination against pertussis and the flu.
How can gene editing cure disease?
Scientists wanted to use genetic editing to heal β-thalassemia – a genetic disease affecting the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin.
How can we eliminate malaria in Haiti?
Researchers wanted to know how people in Haiti perceive malaria and whether they would accept the interventions the government has planned to eliminate this disease.
