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Warning of a disease outbreak that could kill 70 million people in Africa
Scientists are extremely concerned about a dangerous parasitic disease that is threatening the lives of millions of people across Africa.
Parasitic Disease
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Sleeping a lot will help the body resist parasitic disease
According to a recent study, animals that sleep longer will be less likely to suffer from
Biology
The cold warning specialist of 'bug kissing' infects 300,000 people
'If left untreated, the disease will last long and can be dangerous to the patient's life', the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.
Biology
Mushrooms turn ants into zombies to control ants, to kill ants around the nest
One type of parasitic fungus must kill hosts as ants, outside the nest of ants to be able to reproduce and infect fungal diseases, manipulate the ants of its victims.
Animal world
Science successfully deciphered the hookworm genome
An international team of scientists said on January 19 that they had successfully deciphered the hookworm genome.
Medicine - Health
Produces quick diagnostic rods for parasitic diseases
Associate Professor-Doctor Dinh Thi Bich Lan, Institute of Natural Resources, Environment and Biotechnology, Hue University and co-authors have both researched and produ…
Medicine - Health
Treat parasitic diseases to help patients fight HIV
Researchers discovered that treating schistosomiasis - a disease caused by fluke - may increase the immune system of people with HIV / AIDS.