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A genetic approach to mosquitoes can stop them spreading infections

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageWhy do mosquitoes not suffer from the infections they pass on?Shutterstock/chakkrachai nicharat

Summer is the time of year when we head out for trips to the beach or picnics in the park. But we need to keep in mind that this is also when mosquito season reaches its peak.

The swarms of mosquitoes flooding our summer fun inevitably bring increased...

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After the Essendon saga, any reform to anti-doping regimes must give athletes a greater say

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAthletes are marginalised in anti-doping processes led by the World Anti-Doping Agency.EPA/Hendrik Schmidt

WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, has moved on from its relatively minor clash with AFL club Essendon to tackle allegations of drug use and cover-ups in international athletics.

Meanwhile, Australia is left to pick up the pieces of the...

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