Researchers wanted to see if changes in people’s odor due to malaria infection could identify malaria cases.
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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.
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.
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.
How does rock climbing impact birds?
Scientists wanted to know how climbers affect birds that nest on cliffs.
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 do termites divide the work?
Scientists wanted to identify the individual termites who are the most active during the start and expansion of tunnel construction.
How can a community protect everyone from disease?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to find out what affects how long herd immunity lasts.
Are poachers rhinos’ only problem?
Researchers wanted to know if illegal hunters are the only problem rhinos are facing or other factors also influence their survival.
