Spread of Dengue could be Stemmed

Spread of Dengue could be Stemmed

The world’s greatest killer is at it again. It’s relentless – spreading pain, suffering and heartache everywhere in its wake. Its bite is a mere pinprick, yet it has the potential to transmit deadly pathogens into bloodstreams within mere seconds. We’re speaking of mosquitoes, of course. Mosquito bites result in…

Deforestation is Exposing Malaysians to ‘Monkey Malaria,’ Study Warns

Deforestation is Exposing Malaysians to ‘Monkey Malaria,’ Study Warns

In the Hollywood movie Medicine Man, an eccentric scientist, played by Scottish actor Sean Connery, seeks to save a rainforest from destruction as he believes that its unique biodiversity holds the ingredients of new cures for debilitating human diseases. A bit of celluloid fantasy? Hardly. The health of natural environments…