Thursday 16 April 2015

Study of African birds reveals hotbed of malaria parasite diversity

EPIDEMICS
Study of African birds reveals hotbed of malaria parasite diversity
Philadelphia PA (SPX) Apr 15, 2015 - When you think of tropical biodiversity, you may picture flocks of colorful birds flitting through lush foliage--but what you are less likely to imagine is the plethora of parasites and pathogens pulsing through the bloodstreams of those birds. Among these microscopic organisms are Plasmodium parasites, best known for causing malaria in humans, birds and many other vertebrates. A new study ... more


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