Microhabitat preferences of <em>Biomphalaria pfeifferi</em> and <em>Lymnaea natalensis</em> in a natural and a man-made habitat in southeastern... (Publications)
Schistosoma mansoni is an important human parasitic disease which is widespread throughout Africa. As Biomphalaria pfeifferi snails act as intermediate host, knowledge of their population ecology is a
Caught in action: mechanistic insights into antibody-mediated inhibition of <em>Plasmodium merozoite</em> invasion (Publications)
Apical membrane antigen 1 (AMA1) plays an essential role in host cell invasion by apicomplexan parasites. A recent study by Collins et al. investigated the mode of action of an anti-AMA1 invasion-inhi
MAP kinase kinase 1 (MKK1) is essential for transmission of <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> by <em>Glossina morsitans</em> (Publications)
MAP kinase kinase 1 (MKK1) is encoded by a single copy gene in Trypanosoma brucei. It has been shown recently that MKK1 is not essential for bloodstream forms [14]. To investigate the requirement for
Pacing pattern and performance during the 2008 Olympic rowing regatta (Publications)
Data from the 2008 Olympic rowing regatta were analysed to determine the time distribution during races and to assess whether pacing patterns differ between heats and the corresponding finals. Absolut
Vaccines against malaria: perspectives from Papua New Guinea (Publications)
Despite its small population and isolated location Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a malaria burden comparable to sub-Saharan Africa, its intense transmission of all four human Plasmodium species and an u
Cholesterol screening in childhood: results of a 9-year follow-up study in Swiss and Italian children in Switzerland (Publications)
Mass screening for blood cholesterol as part of routine preventive health care of children continues to be discussed in several countries. Results of longitudinal studies underline the importance of t
