Screening for mutations related to atovaquone/proguanil resistance in treatment failures and other imported isolates of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em>... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Two single-point mutations of the Plasmodium falciparum cytochrome b gene (Tyr268Asn and Tyr268Ser) were recently reported in cases of atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) treatment failure. Ho
Insulin-like growth factor-1 promoter polymorphisms and colorectal cancer: a functional genomics approach (Publications)
RATIONALE: Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1) has been proposed to mediate the obesity-related carcinogenic effects of "Western lifestyle". While genetic factors explain at least half of inter-indivi
Occurrence of <em>Giardia lamblia</em> in recreational streams in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland (Publications)
Little is known about the environmental occurrence of the pathogenic organism Giardia lamblia in Switzerland. To provide a better insight into the importance of G. lamblia, a cheap, effective and easy
The effects of health education on schistosomiasis japonica prevalence and relevant knowledge in the People's Republic of China: a systematic review... (Publications)
Schistosomiasis japonica continues to be an important zoonotic disease in People's Republic of China (P.R. China), despite decades of dedicated control efforts. Different interventions for its control
Association of sports club participation with fitness and fatness in children (Publications)
Decreased fitness and increased fatness are relevant factors for decreased cardiovascular and bone health in children. One way to increase physical activity and hence fitness and to reduce the risk fo