Spread and establishment of <em>Aedes albopictus</em> in southern Switzerland between 2003 and 2014: an analysis of oviposition data and weather... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is a highly invasive mosquito species of public health importance. In the wake of its arrival in neighbouring Italy the authorities of the canto
The DASH study (2014-2017) [Video] (Publications)
The DASH study, or in full the Disease, Activity and Schoolchildren’s Health in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a joint research project between the University of Basel, Switzerland, the Swiss Tropic
Tod am Kilombero : Tanners Kampf gegen Malaria [TV Broadcast] (Publications)
"Alle 30 Sekunden stirbt in Afrika ein Kind an Malaria, weltweit sind es Jahr für Jahr bis zu drei Millionen Menschen. Der Kampf gegen den grössten Killer der dritten Welt scheint aussichtslos. Und do
Rapid and non-destructive detection and identification of two strains of <em>Wolbachia</em> in <em>Aedes aegypti</em> by near-infrared spectroscopy (Publications)
The release of Wolbachia infected mosquitoes is likely to form a key component of disease control strategies in the near future. We investigated the potential of using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS
Changes in lung function and airway inflammation among asthmatic children residing in a woodsmoke-impacted urban area (Publications)
Fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) is associated with respiratory effects, and asthmatic children are especially sensitive. Preliminary evidence suggests that combustion-derived particles play an impor
