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Researchers from George Washington University publish new studies and findings in the area of immunization
May 21st, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Helminth infections: the great neglected tropical diseases.' According to a study from the United States, "Helminths are parasitic worms. They are the most common infectious agents of humans in developing countries and produce a global burden of disease that exceeds better-known conditions, including malaria and tuberculosis." "As we discuss here, new insights into fundamental helminth biology are accumulating through newly completed genome projects and the nascent application of transgenesis and RNA interference technologies. At the same time, our understanding of the dynamics of the transmission of helminths and the...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-05-21)
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