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Study: Malaria outbreak in Laos driven by a selective sweep for Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 R539T mutants: a genetic epidemiology analysis. Image Credit: PPK_studio / Shutterstock.com

2020-2021 Laos malaria outbreak likely caused by multidrug-resistant strains of P. falciparum

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A recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases review describes the genetic epidemiology and dynamics of the parasite Plasmodium falciparum responsible for malaria outbreaks in Attapeu Province, Laos, during the 2020-2021 malaria season. Study: Laos malaria epidemic caused by a selective sweep of Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 R539T mutants: a genetic epidemiological analysis. Image Credit: …

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New research helps better understand risks associated with prenatal Zika virus infections

New research helps better understand risks associated with prenatal Zika virus infections

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About one-third of children born to mothers infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy have at least one abnormality consistent with congenital Zika syndrome in the first few years of life, new research shows. The findings – based on the pooled analysis of 13 studies looking at pediatric outcomes among more than 1,500 Zika virus-affected …

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Relatives of people with NAFLD have been warned to get tested for a dangerous disease

Relatives of people with NAFLD have been warned to get tested for a dangerous disease

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects a quarter of the general population worldwide and encompasses a number of liver conditions affecting people who drink little or no alcohol. However, a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found that first-degree relatives of people with NAFLD who have …

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Microsoft and Planet expand partnership to provide AI and satellite data to African climate adaptation projects

US Molecular Diagnostics Market Analysis Report 2022: A $12.5 Billion Market by 2027 – Industry Trends, Growth, Insights, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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