Three researchers from CRID recently participated in the prestigious Malaria Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) and Gordon Research Conference (GRC), held in Barcelona, Spain. This renowned international scientific gathering brought together leading experts dedicated to advancing the frontiers of malaria research. Gadji Mahamat, a PhD candidate and Research Assistant at CRID, made a significant impact as…
Mosquitoes that spread malaria are becoming resistant to insecticides, making it harder to control the disease. Researchers at CRID are studying how mosquitoes develop this resistance to find new ways to combat it. They’ve discovered that certain genes, known as Glutathione S-transferase epsilon (GSTe) genes, play a key role in this resistance. The study revealed…
Sleeping sickness, a deadly disease transmitted by tsetse flies, poses a significant threat to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. While current control methods such as insecticide treatments, can be effective, the flies often return, perpetuating the cycle of transmission. This study explores a new method called paratransgenesis where scientists from the Centre…