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1. A new semi-defined medium for <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> sspp. (Publications)

   A new semi-defined medium for <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> sspp.

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   A new, easy to prepare semi-defined medium for the cultivation of trypanosomes of the T. brucei complex is introduced. Containing the two commercially available media MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) an

2. Evaluating preservation methods for identifying <em>Anopheles gambiae s.s.</em> and <em>Anopheles arabiensis</em> complex mosquitoes species using... (Publications)

   Evaluating preservation methods for identifying <em>Anopheles gambiae s.s.</em> and <em>Anopheles arabiensis</em> complex mosquitoes species using near infra-red spectroscopy

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   BackgroundNear-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been successfully used on fresh and RNAlater(R)-preserved members of the Anopheles gambiae complex to identify sibling species and age. No preservation

3. Bayesian spatio-temporal modelling of the relationship between mortality and malaria transmission in rural western Kenya (Publications)

   Bayesian spatio-temporal modelling of the relationship between mortality and malaria transmission in rural western Kenya

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4. Control, elimination, and eradication of river blindness: scenarios, timelines, and ivermectin treatment needs in Africa (Publications)

   Control, elimination, and eradication of river blindness: scenarios, timelines, and ivermectin treatment needs in Africa

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   River blindness (onchocerciasis) causes severe itching, skin lesions, and vision impairment including blindness. More than 99% of all current cases are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Fortunately, vector

5. Head, heart, and hands for promoting public health [Interview] (Publications)

   Head, heart, and hands for promoting public health [Interview]

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6. <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> transfection technology for the analysis of <em>var</em> gene regulation and knockout investigation (Publications)

   <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> transfection technology for the analysis of <em>var</em> gene regulation and knockout investigation

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7. Analyse des Infektionsverlaufes bei Ornithodorus moubata (Murray) und der natürlichen Übertragung von Spirochaeta duttoni (Publications)

   Analyse des Infektionsverlaufes bei Ornithodorus moubata (Murray) und der natürlichen Übertragung von Spirochaeta duttoni

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8. Limited antigenic diversity of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> apical membrane antigen 1 supports the development of effective multi-allele vaccines (Publications)

   Limited antigenic diversity of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> apical membrane antigen 1 supports the development of effective multi-allele vaccines

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   BackgroundPolymorphism in antigens is a common mechanism for immune evasion used by many important pathogens, and presents major challenges in vaccine development. In malaria, many key immune targets

9. Simple fecal flotation is a superior alternative to guadruple kato katz smear examination for the detection of hookworm eggs in human stool (Publications)

   Simple fecal flotation is a superior alternative to guadruple kato katz smear examination for the detection of hookworm eggs in human stool

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   BACKGROUND: Microscopy-based identification of eggs in stool offers simple, reliable and economical options for assessing the prevalence and intensity of hookworm infections, and for monitoring the su

10. Identification of the <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> protein MUL_3720 as a promising target for the development of a diagnostic test for Buruli ulcer (Publications)

    Identification of the <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> protein MUL_3720 as a promising target for the development of a diagnostic test for Buruli ulcer

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    Buruli ulcer (BU) caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans is a devastating skin disease, occurring mainly in remote West African communities with poor access to health care. Early case detection and subseque