Malaria – a illness transmitted between individuals by mosquitoes – stays a significant explanation for dying globally, notably in sub-Saharan Africa. Whereas current efforts to regulate mosquitoes have been very profitable in lowering malaria, notably insecticide-treated mattress nets, mosquito populations appear to be persisting. On this episode of Naturally Talking, editors Ellen Hughes and Taya Forde are joined by Institute researcher Prof Heather Ferguson, alongside along with her long-time collaborator, Dr Nico Govella of Ifakara Well being Institute, Tanzania. Tune in as we find out about their work on understanding mosquito ecology utilizing a singular semi-field system design generally known as a ‘mesocosm’ (aka Mosquito Metropolis). Be sure you follow us till the top to listen to some nice tales in regards to the challenges of fieldwork!
The paper mentioned within the article is Ng’habi et al. (2018) Nature Scientific Studies 8:13949.
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