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NewsInnovative test diagnoses chagas disease in newborns
The LAMP molecular diagnostic test, coupled with a modified 3D printer to extract DNA, has a sensitivity comparable to PCR, and can be used in laboratories with limited resources.
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NewsInfected kissing bugs spark wake-up call in Delaware
Researchers are investigating discovery of the insect in Delaware. While common in the Mid-Atlantic, they are vectors of a parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, that can lead to serious heart problems.
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NewsChagas research unravels mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
Researchers have established a link between disease progression in Chagas disease and parasite strain diversity.
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NewsResearchers target lifecycle of parasite behind Chagas disease
Researchers are studying the signaling pathway that leads the parasite behind Chagas disease to transform and reproduce.
