Ornithologist studies bird lice for answers on pathogens and evolution
When Jason Weckstein looks at a bird, he doesn't see just a creature with feathers that flies.
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Lice can be nice to us
(PhysOrg.com) -- Parasite infestations might have a good side. Wild mice from a Nottinghamshire forest have given experts at The University of Nottingham clues as to the importance of some parasites, such as lice, for the ...
Evolution
Apr 22, 2009
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Louse genetics offer clues on human migrations
A new genetic analysis of human lice from across the world sheds light on the global spread of these parasites, their potential for disease transmission and insecticide resistance. The results are published February 27 in ...
Other
Feb 27, 2013
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Genome provides new weapon against sea lice
An international team of researchers has now sequenced nearly the entire genetic material of the sea louse. On 1 March the Institute of Marine Research gave the world open access to this research source, which could enable ...
Biotechnology
May 29, 2012
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