Caught in the web
A study shows how inclusion of parasites alters food webs
UN report identifies top ten food-borne parasites
Codex Committee may introduce new standards for global food trade in order to control the entry of these parasites into the food chain
Tsetse fly genes yield clues to control sleeping sickness
Fly has an unusual biology which can be manipulated, suggest researchers
Three scientists bag Nobel for Medicine for innovative battle against parasites
While two of the scientists invented drugs for combating roundworm parasites, the third developed a drug to combat malaria
Judicious use of bioinsecticide may help control filariasis vector
A public health problem in some parts of the country, filariasis is caused by parasitic worms
New strategies needed for elimination of malaria: Experts
Conventionally less lethal malarial parasites are also taking up deadlier forms, they said
JNU to establish new centre for research in natural products
The main objective of the centre is to screen natural products to identify potential candidates for further optimisation and preclinical and …
Global Eco Watch: Many factors may have caused muskrat decline in North America
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Grey pelicans die in droves in Srikakulam
Migratory grey pelicans ate fish infected with roundworms in Srikakulam, which caused their deaths, according to forensic reports