Modelling for New Schistosomiasis Treatment Thresholds

Health - Dec 14
Health
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic worm infection affecting 250 million people globally. The current prevalence thresholds for preventive chemotherapy of schistosomiasis are based on the Kato-Katz method using stool samples. A new more sensitive point-of-care urine test is now available in particular for settings with low prevalence.
Microtechnics - Dec 12

New foldable drone flies through narrow holes in rescue missions

Microtechnics

A research team from the University of Zurich and EPFL have developed a new drone that can retract its propeller arms in flight and make itself small to fit through narrow gaps and holes.

Life Sciences - Dec 12

Enrichment of resistance genes in wastewater treatment plants

Life Sciences

Although wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) remove over 95 per cent of human fecal bacteria, many resistant bacteria can still be detected in the final effluent.

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