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17 Nov 2008

Adaptive Copy Number Evolution in Malaria Parasites

Study shows that in P. falciparum, copy number variation may compensate for mutated and less efficient genes belonging to the same biochemical pathway.
Source: PLoS Genetics
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14 Nov 2008

Use of malaria rapid diagnostic test to identify Plasmodium knowlesi infection

Study shows how a panel of antibodies can be used to distinguish between seven Plasmodium species.
Source: Emerging Infectious Disease
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14 Nov 2008

Modeling the effects of strain diversity and mechanisms of strain competition on the potential performance of new tuberculosis vaccines

A simple two-strain mathematical model shows that strain diversity and dynamics should be considered when implementing vaccination programmes against TB.
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA
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13 Nov 2008

Relevance of the diversity among members of the Trypanosoma cruzi trans-sialidase family analyzed with camelids single-domain antibodies

A study uses a modified version of the phage display technique to search for camilidae heavy-chain antibodies against T. cruzi trans-sialidase enzyme.
Source: PLoS ONE
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10 Nov 2008

A New Method for Forensic DNA Analysis of the Blood Meal in Chagas Disease Vectors Demonstrated Using Triatoma infestans from Chuquisaca, Bolivia

A study uses PCR to investigate vector dynamics in a Chagas endemic area in Bolivia.
Source: PLoS ONE
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10 Nov 2008

Why current publication practices may distort science

A multidisciplinary group of researchers uses economics theories to show how the current scientific publication process may be damaging science.
Source: PLoS Medicine
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3 Nov 2008

Supporting the delivery of cost-effective interventions in primary health-care systems in low-income and middle-income countries: an overview of systematic reviews

Source: Lancet
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30 Oct 2008

Genetic Association and Expression Studies Indicate a Role of Toll-Like Receptor 8 in Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Study shows strong association between toll-like receptor 8 and development of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Source: PLoS Genetics
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28 Oct 2008

The global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: health impact after 8 years

An estimate of the huge benefits the GPELF programme might have had on people’s health and lives.
Source: Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases
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28 Oct 2008

Simple and sensitive antimalarial drug screening in vitro and in vivo using transgenic luciferase expressing Plasmodium berghei parasites

A study presents a simple alternative approach to quantify parasite growth.
Source: International Journal for Parasitology
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