The first myriapod genome sequence reveals conservative arthropod gene content and genome organisation in the centipede strigamia maritima (Publications)
Myriapods (e.g., centipedes and millipedes) display a simple homonomous body plan relative to other arthropods. All members of the class are terrestrial, but they attained terrestriality independently
Epidemiological aspects of snake bites on a Liberian rubber plantation (Publications)
During a one-year period 95 patients with a history of snake bite were admitted to the hospital of a Liberian rubber plantation. The population at risk included the field workers (tappers and slashers
Malaria case management in Papua New Guinea following the introduction of a revised treatment protocol (Publications)
BACKGROUND: This paper reports on the availability of diagnostic tools and recommended anti-malarials in the 12-month period immediately following the implementation of a new national malaria treatmen
Transient population dynamics of mosquitoes during sterile male releases: modelling mating behaviour and perturbations of life history parameters (Publications)
The release of genetically-modified or sterile male mosquitoes offers a promising form of mosquito-transmitted pathogen control, but the insights derived from our understanding of male mosquito behavi
Iodine nutritional status and risk factors for goitre among schoolchildren in South Tajikistan (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Iodine deficiency affects nearly 1.9 billion people worldwide, but it can be prevented by salt iodization. This cross-sectional survey assessed current iodine status, iodized salt coverage
Helminth infection in southern Laos: high prevalence and low awareness (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Helminthiasis is a public health concern in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR, Laos). This study aimed to understand helminth infection and associated risk factors in relation to e
Health system support for childbirth care in Southern Tanzania: results from a health facility census (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Progress towards reaching Millennium Development Goals four (child health) and five (maternal health) is lagging behind, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, despite increasing efforts to s