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Scientists decipher the structure of protein found in parasites that cause neglected tropical diseases Brazilian researchers have managed to decipher the structure of a protein found in parasites that cause neglected tropical diseases, paving the way to the development of novel medications. Thanks to the discovery it will be possible to seek more potent molecules capable of destroying the pathogens directly, with fewer adverse side-effects for patients. The study detailed the structural characteristics of the protein deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS), found in Brugia malayi, one of the mosquito-b...

Mosquito bites are often more than just annoying. in tropical countries many species of mosquitoes such as the asian tiger mosquitoes are vectors of disease that's long been known but nowadays many people in germany are visiting their doctors for mosquito bites as the bites become severely inflamed. only we see a lot of patients with mosquito bites they come in and we can send them home quickly. within nine days we had six people with infected mosquito bites who all had to receive antibiotics. was bitten on the foot by a mosquito three weeks ago her leg swelled up severely when it got to the p...

You won't feel severe pain. some insect bite or something. >> i definitely feel more relaxed. but it's hard to tell if that's a result of the acupuncture or being in a quiet room not attached to my iphone for a new minutes. for some, the results are immediate. >> when i'm here, i can fall asleep within minutes. it's the best sleep i get anywhere. it's like a nice nap. very refreshing. >> reporter: genevieve shaw brown, abc news, new york. >> i believe in it. >> uh-uh. >> you are scared of needles? >> scared is a strong word. just prefer other things. how about that?