Researchers wanted to see if changes in people’s odor due to malaria infection could identify malaria cases.
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How can bacteria stop dengue?
Scientists wanted to know if they could use bacteria to reduce mosquitoes’ ability to transmit viruses.
Which chickens are better at fighting off a virus, and why?
Scientists compared the innate immune responses of different breeds of chicken to find out which breeds resist Newcastle disease and how they manage to.
What helps plants get just the right amount of iron?
Scientists explored the impact of epigenetics on how plants regulate their iron uptake.
What if people use too much antibiotics?
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.
How do bed bugs affect landlords and tenants?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to estimate the financial impact of bed bug disclosure policies on landlords over time.
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.
